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Could A Robot Tax Win the War on Poverty?

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Exploring Guaranteed Minimum Income

This chapter examines the historical roots of guaranteed minimum income concepts, from Milton Friedman's negative income tax to Nixon's 1969 welfare proposal. It discusses the ongoing relevance of work requirements in welfare and the potential implications of a robot tax on poverty. The conversation also reflects on how family dynamics, financial planning, and societal perceptions of work intersect with the idea of universal basic income.

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