basic income

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Would people become couch potatoes? Would anyone go out to work if they had a basic income?
Who would do the jobs that nobody wants to do?
How much would the basic income be?
Would there be an increase in income?
Would prices rise, if VAT increased?
In the current system the government can use tax incentives to encourage businesses to pursue policies which are in the national interest. Would the restructuring of the tax system remove the ability of the government to do this?
Given that VAT comes into play when goods are purchased, wouldn't industries such as the car industry (God bless them) suffer in comparison to sectors such as finance or insurance which don't depend on the purchasing of goods or parts?
Is there a danger that the basic income could be abolished by a future government and would the fear of this lead to the same pressure we have today to save money and to work as a necessity?
Is there a danger that over time, the basic income would fall in value as it could increase at a lower rate than inflation, in the same way that child benefit has done?
Would the basic income vary for different sectors of the population for example the elderly, the handicapped, immigrants, children...?
How would the basic income be financed?

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Would people become couch potatoes? Would anyone go out to work if they had a basic income?

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First of all these people exist in the current system and will always exist. The basic income can't solve all the world's problems. However, the basic income does entail a positive view of human nature. We believe and surveys show that the vast majority of people would continue to work because they enjoy it, because life would be dull without it and because it enables social interaction. Furthermore the basic income would enable people to chose work which they enjoy, and people who like their work are also more motivated and productive.

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Question: Would people become couch potatoes? Would anyone go out to work if they had a basic income? Answer: First of all these people exist in the current system and will always exist. The basic income can't solve all the world's problems. However, the basic income does entail a positive view of human nature. We believe and surveys show that the vast majority of people would continue to work because they enjoy it, because life would be dull without it and because it enables social interaction. Furthermore the basic income would enable people to chose work which they enjoy, and people who like their work are also more motivated and productive.

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