Topic: Child Benefits

Addressing concerns that UBI might incentivize having children for extra checks, Scott Santens notes that developed countries generally see a decrease in fertility as incomes rise. Many nations currently struggle to reach the 2.1 replacement level and are actively seeking ways to incentivize population growth to sustain their economies. UBI provides a smaller marginal incentive for children compared to current welfare systems, which often only provide aid to those with dependents.