Some Opponents of UBI Necessarily Believe the Racial Wealth Gap Is Good

A universal basic income (UBI) is a program where everyone receives an equal cash benefit each month in addition to the income they receive from the market. So, for example, you could imagine a situation where the government directly deposited $1,000 each month into each person’s bank account. That would be a UBI. Some argue… Continue reading Some Opponents of UBI Necessarily Believe the Racial Wealth Gap Is Good

Education Is Just Another Issue

In his piece about DC’s failed school voucher program, David Leonhardt had this to say: [E]ducation isn’t just another issue. It is the most powerful force for accelerating economic growth, reducing poverty and lifting middle-class living standards. Well-educated adults earn much more, live longer and are happier than poorly educated adults. When researchers try to… Continue reading Education Is Just Another Issue