Re:Basic income would not reduce people’s willingness to work
by chii on Monday January 17, 2022 @11:10PM
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If $X was enough to live (even if meagerly), then why would a worker put up with a new wage that is $X less than previously?
The worker would only continue a "shitty" job, if they get a better deal than before. So it makes sense to conclude that wages would cost more to entice a worker if said worker was able to obtain a UBI.
Jobs that would be popular and enjoyable, would be sought after - and those wages would drop.
The worker would only continue a "shitty" job, if they get a better deal than before. So it makes sense to conclude that wages would cost more to entice a worker if said worker was able to obtain a UBI.
Jobs that would be popular and enjoyable, would be sought after - and those wages would drop.