Better in Theory? Why a Basic Income Is Not the Right Policy Tool for This Moment

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At first glance, the idea of simply guaranteeing a sum of money to all working-age adults is appealing. Uncomplicated in design, a basic income could serve to diffuse mounting stress levels and bring for many a sense of security in these increasingly uncertain times. However, as is true of most broad-based policy proposals, the devil is in the details—and the delivery.

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