Switzerland could soon adopt an Unconditional Basic Income or UBI which means every adult national would receive a monthly paycheck of approximately $2,800 from the government. The money is guaranteed regardless of employment status. Proponents say UBI would end poverty. Opponents worry it would harm Switzerland's competitiveness.

In this episode, The Stream speaks with:

Stanislas Jourdan @basicincomeEU

Coordinator, Unconditional Basic Income Europe

basicincome-europe.org

Ash Navabi @ashnavabi

Blogger, Mises Institute Canada

mises.ca

Enno Schmidt

Co-founder, Basic Income Initiative, Switzerland

grundeinkommen.ch



Francine Mestrum @FMestrum

Founder, Global Social Justice

globalsocialjustice.eu

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