Tax Notes contributing editor Carrie Brandon Elliot discusses the rising interest in universal basic income, especially as ...

The idea of a universal basic income—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment meant to reduce poverty and improve opportunity—is alluring. That’s especially true for low-income mothers of newborns.

UBI is gaining attention as a potential response to AI-driven job loss. Guaranteed income pilot programs are showing benefits—yet critics question their cost and long-term effects.

A number of versions of this idea have been proposed. There have also been a number of experiments with the idea, and at least one very rigorous study of the effects. I’ll get to some of that below.

As AI transforms the economy, some tech leaders push universal basic income. This piece argues Americans need opportunity, ...

Some have advocated for the U.S. to provide a universal basic income. Here's what it is and why some people aren't fans.

Universal basic income, or UBI, offers no-strings-attached cash payments as an approach to poverty reduction. Here's a ...

Legal challenges by conservative lawmakers and activists against guaranteed basic income programs are heating up nationwide. And one of their arguments is surprising: Some say the programs are ...

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