It’s a straightforward thought, and, at first glance, it seems reasonable: replace Social Security with a universal basic income (UBI). It not only could help lower-income retirees live more ...

Andrew Yang’s revived pitch suits the automation debate, but UBI can’t fix inequalities concentrated tech wealth drives ...

As Americans struggle with the high cost of living, an old idea is getting a fresh look. In dozens of pilot programs around the country, policymakers and researchers are exploring what happens when ...

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The Universal Basic Income Coalition says tighter controls risk excluding eligible beneficiaries The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) has criticised the 2026 Budget, warning that government's ...

The notion of a universal basic income (UBI) is quite popular these days, and is undergoing pilot tests in a few countries. The idea has created some strange bedfellows as support develops, and there ...

Citizens of the Marshall Islands will receive "free money" as the government launches a world-first universal basic income scheme.