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Expanding Social Security & Other Programs into a Basic Income

The Basic Income Podcast
The Basic Income Podcast
Expanding Social Security & Other Programs into a Basic Income
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Recently an article in Fast Company proposed reaching a basic income by expanding social security. Owen and Jim dive into the pros and cons of that approach for social security, the earned income tax credit (EITC), child tax credit and carbon dividend. Each has advantages to offer and issues to overcome on the policies themselves and the political narratives behind them.