Critics of social welfare contend poverty produces unstable family structures. But maybe lower-income households favor flexible family structures to increase their wealth. Opponents of government assistance for low-income families argue low rates of stable marriage are a root cause of poverty, while supporters of welfare programs counter that poverty causes the family instability which […]
Support for basic income belies divergent policy goals
Once an intellectual exercise reserved for academics, proposals for basic income have begun to enter mainstream conversation. Despite boasting proponents on both sides of the aisle, there are stark differences in each side’s vision for a basic income policy.