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Poverty

Hydra

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5. Yes, I think I minimum income would be a better option for a couple of reasons

Reply to lostnfound (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 10, 2015, 03:06 PM

Jul 2015

One thing is climate change- we currently run a consumer based economic model- more productivity and consumption is not desirable in a limited system.

For another thing, I'm not sold on the idea that everyone needs to work. Kids need parents, older people need their kids, and artists and scientists need to be allowed to do their thing. I guess I'm suggesting quality over quantity.

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U.S. Wealth Concentration: The Most Accurate Current Estimates [View all] unhappycamper Jul 2015 OP

K&R! Sherman A1 Jul 2015 #1

Not exactly "mirror image", it would be interesting to know what the poorest 10 % has... lostnfound Jul 2015 #2

Of course it would be a huge boost to the economy if the money moved down Hydra Jul 2015 #3

Is your idea that a minimum income fund would be better that doubling or tripling minimum wage? lostnfound Jul 2015 #4

Yes, I think I minimum income would be a better option for a couple of reasons Hydra Jul 2015 #5