This is why I don't give you a job

Re:This is why I don't give you a job by learc83 on Saturday January 07, 2012 @12:49PM (#3437531)

People tend to ignore the fact that both Milton Friedman, and Friedrich Hayek both supported a negative income tax/basic income guarantee.

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Re:This is why I don't give you a job by yummyfajitas on Saturday January 07, 2012 @01:31PM (#3437660)

Did they support it relative to all alternatives (i.e., relative to pure capitalism)?

I've certainly read statements by Friedman supporting basic income/negative income tax as a more efficient alternative to the existing welfare state. But do you have a citation for Friedman/Hayek supporting it in general?

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Re:This is why I don't give you a job by learc83 on Saturday January 07, 2012 @03:29PM (#3437994)

Yes, you're correct. I should have worded that as supported over our current system.

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Re:This is why I don't give you a job by roel_v on Saturday January 07, 2012 @02:35PM (#3437858)

No he doesn't, because there isn't one, and your interpretation is correct.

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