One the one hand, I strongly agree that a Universal Basic Income would be beneficial in the changing economy. On the other hand I am not sure if Murray has thought through all of the effects of terminating welfare. With the rough economy and dwindling job market, millennials to baby boomers are having a difficult time finding a job and supporting a family. People are being forced into jobs that they are not happy in and will not stay in. Having a UBI will create a way for a person to be able to survive and also for the person to do something for themselves and the world that will make them happy. In saying that, I am stereotyping all citizens into one category. Each family is different, and has different circumstances. It is for this reason that completely taking away welfare to create a UBI will not work. As I have had a major surgery before, I understand what medical bills can do to a family. If child has a medical condition, bills will start to pile up and without the help of welfare, the family may not survive. Another setback is college, if a person does not start earning the money until 21, and there is not financial aid, then how will a student get through school. There are many different reasons as to why a UBI will work but there are many setbacks, and without first addressing those issues, a UBI will never
One the one hand, I strongly agree that a Universal Basic Income would be beneficial in the changing economy. On the other hand I am not sure if Murray has thought through all of the effects of terminating welfare. With the rough economy and dwindling job market, millennials to baby boomers are having a difficult time finding a job and supporting a family. People are being forced into jobs that they are not happy in and will not stay in. Having a UBI will create a way for a person to be able to survive and also for the person to do something for themselves and the world that will make them happy. In saying that, I am stereotyping all citizens into one category. Each family is different, and has different circumstances. It is for this reason that completely taking away welfare to create a UBI will not work. As I have had a major surgery before, I understand what medical bills can do to a family. If child has a medical condition, bills will start to pile up and without the help of welfare, the family may not survive. Another setback is college, if a person does not start earning the money until 21, and there is not financial aid, then how will a student get through school. There are many different reasons as to why a UBI will work but there are many setbacks, and without first addressing those issues, a UBI will never