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Originally Posted by iggy_oi
Yes, however since UBI would move the starting line up for everyone people would still need to rely on their wages to give them economic mobility.
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And that's why you'd implement a tax exemption well above the UBI. UBI is tax-free and so is the next $X of your income...
To be clear, I'd be happy with X being a pretty healthy number, and the balance of (flat) income tax rate to be a pretty healthy number.
IMO, you need both in order to ensure UBI works as a safety net for those that need it, and not just as a disincentive to work.