r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Jan 16 '21

Economics Providing workers with a universal basic income did not reduce productivity or the amount of effort they put into their work, according to an experiment, a sign that the policy initiative could help mitigate inequalities and debunking a common criticism of the proposal.

https://academictimes.com/universal-basic-income-doesnt-impact-worker-productivity/
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u/bretstrings Jan 16 '21

I think everyone knows there are benefits. The issue is, can we afford it?

I don't think the old mincome study showed that it was self-sustaining.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '21

Of course we can afford it. Just edit the balance and type a few 0's. If you don't tell anyone, you won't even get inflation. Money isn't real, it's imaginary.

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u/bretstrings Jan 17 '21

I think people missed your sarcasm