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minus-squareUmmdustry@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·1 month agoNo question that it’s a lot. The cost of a UBI would probably be more though, ($500/month/capita, maybe? $ 2.1 trillion per annum for the USA).
minus-squareBrave Little Hitachi Wand@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·1 month agoThere isn’t a set in stone amount of UBI for it to be called that. Even $100/mo would be UBI.
minus-squareUmmdustry@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up1·1 month agothe “B” stands for basic, as in basic needs, $100/mo would not cover the average americans rent, let alone other basic needs. You’re looking for Universal stipend/Guarenteed Minimum Income/Citizens dividend or other related concept
No question that it’s a lot. The cost of a UBI would probably be more though, ($500/month/capita, maybe? $ 2.1 trillion per annum for the USA).
There isn’t a set in stone amount of UBI for it to be called that. Even $100/mo would be UBI.
the “B” stands for basic, as in basic needs, $100/mo would not cover the average americans rent, let alone other basic needs. You’re looking for Universal stipend/Guarenteed Minimum Income/Citizens dividend or other related concept