A universal basic income, or UBI, is a program where every person receives a flat monthly income regardless of whether or not they are working. Most proposals do not suggest an amount that is enough to live on completely, but enough to cover most basic necessities.
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**Think Further Questions:
1. What do you think the effects of a Universal Basic Income program would be in your city or country?
2. Do you think UBI is the best option to protect workers whose jobs are eliminated due to automation? Why or why not?
3. What type of program do you think would be most effective for lifting people out of poverty, UBI or means-tested programs like food and housing assistance?
**Contents:
00:00 - The Problem
00:24 - Explanation
00:47 - Universal Basic Income
01:00 - How It Works
03:17 - So What?
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