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Should universal basic income (UBI) be implemented?

319 total pro votes
244 total con votes

PRO Arguments

5

Provides financial stability to all citizens.

+102

Reduces poverty and inequality.

+81

Simplifies welfare administration.

+57

Helps people pursue education or entrepreneurship.

+46

Reduces stress and improves mental health.

+33

CON Arguments

5

Very expensive for governments to fund.

+88

May reduce incentives to work.

+63

Risk of inflationary pressures.

+47

May divert funds from targeted welfare programs.

+29

Difficult to implement fairly at scale.

+17