A number of versions of this idea have been proposed. There have also been a number of experiments with the idea, and at least one very rigorous study of the effects. I’ll get to some of that below.

The idea of a universal basic income—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment meant to reduce poverty and improve opportunity—is alluring. That’s especially true for low-income mothers of newborns.

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Universal basic income and guaranteed basic income programs offer unconditional, recurring payments. Basic income pilots are active in the US but have also been tried worldwide. Countries like Kenya ...

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