Basic Income - Pros and Cons Debate

Explore the concept of basic income in this 16-minute conference talk featuring Scott Santens and Jack Smith IV at Collision Conference. Delve into the pros and cons of implementing a basic income system, examining cost savings, early experiments, and the direct impact of cash transfers. Analyze the common misconception that welfare leads to laziness and learn how to build a political case for basic income. Gain insights from this primer on the topic, which covers key aspects of the ongoing debate surrounding this potential economic policy.

Intro
What is Basic Income
Cost Savings
Primer
Early experiments
Giving cash directly
Welfare leads to laziness
Making a political case for basic income