Context: Studies suggest that guaranteed universal basic income (UBI) go against public interests.
Case studies on UBI:
Arguments in support of UBI: Based on studies in US states – Minneapolis and Alaska
A critical review of UBI:
Review of UBI – A comparison with Lottery winners: It concludes that UBI may cause more harm than good by comparing a UBI beneficiary to a lottery winner.
Conclusion: Our current welfare system is imperfect, but giving money may cause more harm than good