Is universal basic income (UBI) a good solution to current problems

Length: 1250-1500 (not Length: 1250-1500 (not including identifying info or works cited page)

Read the sources listed below and form a position that answers the question “Is universal basic income (UBI) a good solution to current problems with income inequality in the United States?” Your position should go beyond “yes” or “no,” however; it should make an assertion about UBI (i.e., “UBI [is/will/some other verb]…”).

Your thesis should make an assertion about UBI and provide at least three reasons supporting that position. Your essay should use at least four of the sources below, though up to six or eight would probably be better. I recommend that you skim through all of them and then select four or more that you want to cite to support your position. Each source you use should be integrated at least once, probably more. Do not use sources other than the approved ones on this list.

Do not use “I,” “you,” or other first or second person pronouns. You may use “we”/”us” if you maintain a formal academic tone while doing so.

Format and document this assignment in MLA style, including citations and a works cited page.

Neutral/Both:

Intelligence Squared debate: The Universal Basic Income Is the Safety Net of the Future (Links to an external site.) (debate)
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: A World without Work? (Links to an external site.) (debate)
Michael Tanner, “The Pros and Cons of a Guaranteed National Income” (Links to an external site.)
For:

James A. Baker et al, “The Conservative Case for Carbon Dividends” (Links to an external site.) (carbon dividends here would basically be treated as universal basic income)
Peter Barnes, “Can Basic Income Come to America?” (Links to an external site.)
Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) (Links to an external site.)
Brishen Rogers, “Basic Income in a Just Society” (Links to an external site.)
Note: Below the opening article by Rogers, you can find response articles from various authors, including Juliana Bidadanure (Links to an external site.), Connie Razza (Links to an external site.), Tommie Length: 1250-1500 (not including identifying info or works cited page)
Read the sources listed below and form a position that answers the question “Is universal basic income (UBI) a good solution to current problems with income inequality in the United States?” Your position should go beyond “yes” or “no,” however; it should make an assertion about UBI (i.e., “UBI [is/will/some other verb]…”).

Your thesis should make an assertion about UBI and provide at least three reasons supporting that position. Your essay should use at least four of the sources below, though up to six or eight would probably be better. I recommend that you skim through all of them and then select four or more that you want to cite to support your position. Each source you use should be integrated at least once, probably more. Do not use sources other than the approved ones on this list.

Do not use “I,” “you,” or other first or second person pronouns. You may use “we”/”us” if you maintain a formal academic tone while doing so.

Format and document this assignment in MLA style, including citations and a works cited page.

Neutral/Both:

Intelligence Squared debate: The Universal Basic Income Is the Safety Net of the Future (Links to an external site.) (debate)
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: A World without Work? (Links to an external site.) (debate)
Michael Tanner, “The Pros and Cons of a Guaranteed National Income” (Links to an external site.)
For:

James A. Baker et al, “The Conservative Case for Carbon Dividends” (Links to an external site.) (carbon dividends here would basically be treated as universal basic income)
Peter Barnes, “Can Basic Income Come to America?” (Links to an external site.)
Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) (Links to an external site.)
Brishen Rogers, “Basic Income in a Just Society” (Links to an external site.)
Note: Below the opening article by Rogers, you can find response articles from various authors, including Juliana Bidadanure (Links to an external site.), Connie Razza (Links to an external site.), Tommie Shelby (Links to an external site.), Dorian T. Warren (Links to an external site.), and Corrie Watterson (Links to an external site.). Each article should be cited separately.
Scott Santens, “Universal Basic Income as the Social Vaccine of the 21st Century” (Links to an external site.)
Pablo Yanes, “The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Proposes Universal Basic Income” (Links to an external site.)
Note: This article concerns implementation of UBI in Latin America and the Caribbean rather than the U. S., so take that into consideration if you cite it.
Andrew Yang, “The Freedom Dividend, Defined” (Links to an external site.)
Against:

Oren Cass, “Why a Universal Basic Income Is a Terrible Idea” (Links to an external site.)
Milton Ezrati, “Universal Basic Income: A Thoroughly Wrongheaded Idea” (Links to an external site.)
Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities commentary (Links to an external site.)
David R. Henderson, “A Philosophical Economist’s Case against a Government-Guaranteed Basic Income” (Links to an external site.)
Vijay Menon, “Universal Basic Income Has Been Tried Before. It Didn’t Work.” (Links to an external site.)
Thomas Sowell, “Why Do Some Republicans and Libertarians Support Universal Basic Income?” (Links to an external site.)
Robert Whaples, “Skeptical Thoughts on a Taxpayer-Funded Basic Income Guarantee” (Links to an external site.)
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(Links to an external site.), Dorian T. Warren (Links to an external site.), and Corrie Watterson (Links to an external site.). Each article should be cited separately.
Scott Santens, “Universal Basic Income as the Social Vaccine of the 21st Century” (Links to an external site.)
Pablo Yanes, “The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Proposes Universal Basic Income” (Links to an external site.)
Note: This article concerns implementation of UBI in Latin America and the Caribbean rather than the U. S., so take that into consideration if you cite it.
Andrew Yang, “The Freedom Dividend, Defined” (Links to an external site.)
Against:

Oren Cass, “Why a Universal Basic Income Is a Terrible Idea” (Links to an external site.)
Milton Ezrati, “Universal Basic Income: A Thoroughly Wrongheaded Idea” (Links to an external site.)
Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities commentary (Links to an external site.)
David R. Henderson, “A Philosophical Economist’s Case against a Government-Guaranteed Basic Income” (Links to an external site.)
Vijay Menon, “Universal Basic Income Has Been Tried Before. It Didn’t Work.” (Links to an external site.)
Thomas Sowell, “Why Do Some Republicans and Libertarians Support Universal Basic Income?” (Links to an external site.)
Robert Whaples, “Skeptical Thoughts on a Taxpayer-Funded Basic Income Guarantee” (Links to an external site.)
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identifying info or works cited page)

Read the sources listed below and form a position that answers the question “Is universal basic income (UBI) a good solution to current problems with income inequality in the United States?” Your position should go beyond “yes” or “no,” however; it should make an assertion about UBI (i.e., “UBI [is/will/some other verb]…”).

Your thesis should make an assertion about UBI and provide at least three reasons supporting that position. Your essay should use at least four of the sources below, though up to six or eight would probably be better. I recommend that you skim through all of them and then select four or more that you want to cite to support your position. Each source you use should be integrated at least once, probably more. Do not use sources other than the approved ones on this list.

Do not use “I,” “you,” or other first or second person pronouns. You may use “we”/”us” if you maintain a formal academic tone while doing so.

Format and document this assignment in MLA style, including citations and a works cited page.

Neutral/Both:

Intelligence Squared debate: The Universal Basic Income Is the Safety Net of the Future (Links to an external site.) (debate)
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: A World without Work? (Links to an external site.) (debate)
Michael Tanner, “The Pros and Cons of a Guaranteed National Income” (Links to an external site.)
For:

James A. Baker et al, “The Conservative Case for Carbon Dividends” (Links to an external site.) (carbon dividends here would basically be treated as universal basic income)
Peter Barnes, “Can Basic Income Come to America?” (Links to an external site.)
Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) (Links to an external site.)
Brishen Rogers, “Basic Income in a Just Society” (Links to an external site.)
Note: Below the opening article by Rogers, you can find response articles from various authors, including Juliana Bidadanure (Links to an external site.), Connie Razza (Links to an external site.), Tommie Shelby (Links to an external site.), Dorian T. Warren (Links to an external site.), and Corrie Watterson (Links to an external site.). Each article should be cited separately.
Scott Santens, “Universal Basic Income as the Social Vaccine of the 21st Century” (Links to an external site.)
Pablo Yanes, “The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Proposes Universal Basic Income” (Links to an external site.)
Note: This article concerns implementation of UBI in Latin America and the Caribbean rather than the U. S., so take that into consideration if you cite it.
Andrew Yang, “The Freedom Dividend, Defined” (Links to an external site.)
Against:

Oren Cass, “Why a Universal Basic Income Is a Terrible Idea” (Links to an external site.)
Milton Ezrati, “Universal Basic Income: A Thoroughly Wrongheaded Idea” (Links to an external site.)
Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities commentary (Links to an external site.)
David R. Henderson, “A Philosophical Economist’s Case against a Government-Guaranteed Basic Income” (Links to an external site.)
Vijay Menon, “Universal Basic Income Has Been Tried Before. It Didn’t Work.” (Links to an external site.)
Thomas Sowell, “Why Do Some Republicans and Libertarians Support Universal Basic Income?” (Links to an external site.)
Robert Whaples, “Skeptical Thoughts on a Taxpayer-Funded Basic Income Guarantee” (Links to an external site.)
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