Suppose the US adopts a form of universal basic income program in which each household is guaranteed to have at least $3,000 in monthly income. For example, if a household’s average monthly income falls below $3,000 in a given quarter, then the difference is made up with federal direct payments. How would this program affect workers’ decisions to participate in the labor force? How would this program impact income equality in the US?

Suppose the US adopts a form of universal basic income program in which each household is guaranteed to have at least $3,000 in monthly income. For example, if a household’s average monthly income falls below $3,000 in a given quarter, then the difference is made up with federal direct payments. How would this program affect workers’ decisions to participate in the labor force? How would this program impact income equality in the US?

Survey of Economics (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305260948

Author:Irvin B. Tucker

Publisher:Irvin B. Tucker

Chapter22: Economies In Transition

Section22.4: Economies In Transition

Problem 1GE

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