Bay Area: Universal Basic Income (UBI): A Silver Bullet to Reduce Poverty?
The relatively old idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has gained renewed attention in response to increasing economic insecurity and inequality in America. It is seen as an opportunity to level the playing field by providing every individual in a community a regular cash payment without means-testing or work requirement.
Whether you are a funder interested in learning more about the potential for UBI to alleviate poverty or a practitioner advocating for increased government support to reduce poverty, this session will help you gain a deeper understanding of UBI and its potential to fix economic inequality.