Guaranteed Minimum Income

[Griff]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

They could just have a job that pays a living wage...

Where does this job come from? The guaranteed minimum covers both the unemployed (including unemployable), poorly employed, and effectively employed. It has the advantage of being a fairer distribution much like national health care would be. I'm not a fan of Walmart sponging off government health benefits, that's why I'd prefer full on national health care to the direction we've gone. This subsidy to all individuals should create a more dynamic economy rather than the stagnation of make-work or the subsidizing of only the under-paid. ...unless I misunderstand your point.

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by Griff

Where does this job come from? The guaranteed minimum covers both the unemployed (including unemployable), poorly employed, and effectively employed. It has the advantage of being a fairer distribution much like national health care would be. I'm not a fan of Walmart sponging off government health benefits, that's why I'd prefer full on national health care to the direction we've gone. This subsidy to all individuals should create a more dynamic economy rather than the stagnation of make-work or the subsidizing of only the under-paid. ...unless I misunderstand your point.

I believe that it would be better if the employable were employed, even if there were a taxpayer funded minimum. The employable would benefit by (hopefully) developing good work habits and skills, and by being exposed to role models who contribute to society. Employers would benefit by having more workers. Tax payers would benefit by getting something for their tax investment.