Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness

Re:Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness by mofosyne on Thursday August 31, 2023 @09:20PM (#37345654)

Good point, in regards to concerns about inflation devaluing UBI's can be addressed through progressive taxation, which ensures fair funding without burdening the less well-off. Targeted government spending and investments in essential services can also mitigate potential inflation while promoting economic growth. Crafting effective UBI policies involves striking a balance between economic considerations and social support systems to maximize positive outcomes.

Looks like you got some common questions that maybe this site can explain as well.

https://basicincomeaustralia.com/faq/

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Re:Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness by clnq on Friday September 01, 2023 @04:56AM (#37348355)

How does progressive taxation stop inflation? “Effective UBI” policies is the goal but doesn’t describe a solution to any particular problem.

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Re:Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness by xyzzy123 on Friday September 01, 2023 @05:10AM (#37348440)

My worry is that as long as every city with desirable jobs is housing constrained, UBI will basically be a subsidy for landlords and existing landowners.

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Re:Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness by mofosyne on Friday September 01, 2023 @05:48AM (#37348680)

It's not a silver bullet for everything, but it will at least avoid the effect of people picking non optimal jobs just because they need food on the table.

Ideally this will be combined with good urban design to encourage higher density living and good public transportation with a decentralized city layout.

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