Why Basic Income works right now, Let’s make it Universal!
One of the most powerful aspects of UBI, as both Yang and Santens have noted, is its ability to unite people across political divides. UBI appeals to progressives because it reduces poverty and inequality. At the same time, it appeals to libertarians and fiscal conservatives because it minimizes government intervention in people’s lives, replacing complex welfare programs with a simple cash transfer that allows individuals to decide how best to spend their money.
