Well, many people are on all the programs, and 2/3rds of Americans get no government assistance.
Thus, any UBI that doesn't cut the poorest people's benefits would cost 3x the current amount.
I don't think a 200% tax hike would be very popular.
Thus, any UBI that doesn't cut the poorest people's benefits would cost 3x the current amount.
I don't think a 200% tax hike would be very popular.