March 14, 2025 – A new study has reignited debate about Universal Basic Income (UBI), a system where all citizens receive a fixed amount of money from the government every month. The study, conducted in Canada and Finland, found that UBI helped reduce poverty and improved mental health, with many participants finding better jobs or starting businesses.

Supporters argue that UBI could be a solution to job loss caused by automation and artificial intelligence. However, critics worry that giving money without work could discourage productivity and increase government spending.

As countries experiment with UBI, many are wondering: Could this be the future of economic policy?

Discussion Questions:

1. Do you think Universal Basic Income is a good idea? Why or why not?
   
   

2. If you received a guaranteed monthly income, how do you think it would change your life?
   
   

3. Should the government provide financial support to people who don’t work, or should people always have to earn their income?
   
   

4. How could UBI affect businesses and the economy as a whole?
   
   

5. In a world where robots and AI are replacing jobs, how should governments help people who lose their jobs?
   
   

6. What do you think is the biggest challenge in implementing Universal Basic Income?
   
   

7. Could UBI reduce poverty, or would it create new problems?

Debate Over Universal Basic Income Grows After Successful Trials