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Should Everyone Get a Monthly Check from the Government?
全民基本收入争议
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Some countries are testing regular cash payments to all citizens, no strings attached.
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Supporters say it reduces stress, encourages education, and gives people real freedom to choose work.
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Critics worry it might lower motivation to find jobs or make taxes too high for middle earners.
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Pilot programs in Finland and Kenya showed improved well-being—but not always more employment.
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The biggest question isn’t just ‘Can we afford it?’ but ‘What kind of society do we want?’
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Funding would likely come from higher taxes on wealth, automation profits, or carbon fees.
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Even small trials help us learn how money shapes dignity, not just survival.
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It’s less about handouts and more about redesigning economic security for changing times.