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Scott Santens | Universal Basic Income
Political Perspectives, Libertarian and Socialist Support for UBI
Universal Basic Income attracts support across the political spectrum, from libertarians like Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek to socialist thinkers. Libertarians view it as a way to increase individual liberty and reduce government bureaucracy, while socialists see it as a universal strike fund that empowers workers. Economically, it functions as a market solution by ensuring consumers have the money necessary to provide price signals and drive demand in an automated future.
