Will the US implement an UBI (universal basic income) before 2040?
Will the US implement an UBI (universal basic income) before 2040?
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Policy criteria for YES resolution:
Is a formal legislation
Is nationwide (not a regional trial)
Is a "full UBI" (covers all basic living expenses of the average person)
Is stable (not a one-off payment; planned for at least 5+ years into the future)
Occurs before Jan 1, 2040 EST
If no policy satisfying all of the above conditions are implemented, the market will resolve NO.
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