Re:Americans' fear of losing their jobs grows
by Someone1234 on Tuesday September 10, 2019 @12:57PM
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That with UBI we'd still be in exactly the same position as now? Your point was that UBI would somehow play a relevant role in low consumer confidence. I am pointing out that may not be the case.
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Re:Americans' fear of losing their jobs grows
by matz1 on Tuesday September 10, 2019 @02:06PM
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How is exactly the same? $1k>$0k. With basic income, I for example for sure will be less anxious if i know that if I lose my job now, I still have some income.
Re:Americans' fear of losing their jobs grows
by dragontamer on Tuesday September 10, 2019 @02:39PM
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US Workers have unemployment checks, food stamps, and Medicaid. No one is hitting $0 / month unless you're out of a job for over 6-months (when some unemployment benefits run out).
If a lot of people are unemployed for over 6 months unemployment benefits can often be extended by the legislature.
Re:Americans' fear of losing their jobs grows
by matz1 on Tuesday September 10, 2019 @02:47PM
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Basic income doesn't replace health care. unemployment checks, food stamps require waiting time, hoops, paperwork. Even then there is still some chance to be denied. There is no 6-month limitation on basic income.