Reducing the cost of critical goods is sometimes necessary. Should milk cost 20+$/gallon?
I understand the appeal ideologically, but in practice what you are suggesting would increase inequality.
I understand the appeal ideologically, but in practice what you are suggesting would increase inequality.
However, this is not done as it's more difficult to corrupt and profit off of this since it is transparent how much help the poor are getting. It's easier to muddy the waters and steal from taxpayers by creating a byzantine system of tax breaks and subsidies.
Humans should end their diary addiction, it would help with obesity, and a whole other host of health conditions.