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421. How to Prevent Another Great Depression

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Universal Basic Income in Times of Crisis

This chapter addresses the urgent economic crisis exacerbated by automation and the pandemic, advocating for universal basic income as a solution to job losses. It examines the failures of past bailouts and emphasizes the importance of a proactive, inclusive economic strategy focusing on individual well-being and sustainability to prevent a new Great Depression.

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