Poll results
Should an unconditional basic income be introduced?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3247 respondents – 22.08.2023-29.08.2023
Poll information
Should an unconditional basic income be introduced? 42% voted for the introduction of an unconditional basic income, 51% were against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3247 users of the PolitPro app during 22.08.2023-29.08.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Poverty reduction: An unconditional basic income would help to combat poverty effectively. Every citizen would receive a regular income regardless of employment status or income level. This would secure the livelihood of all and provide a minimum level of economic security.
- Freedom and self-determination: An unconditional basic income would give people more freedom and self-determination. It would reduce dependence on state social benefits and enable people to make their life decisions more independently. It would also promote creative development, as people would have financial security to focus on their interests and passions.
- Simplifying the social system: an unconditional basic income could simplify the existing social system and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Instead of administering a multitude of different social benefits, each citizen would be granted a single income. This would reduce administrative costs and improve the efficiency of the system.
Cons - What's against it?
- Financial burden: The introduction of an unconditional basic income would entail considerable financial costs. Significant public funds would have to be raised to provide the income for every citizen. Financing an unconditional basic income could lead to higher taxes or a redistribution of resources, which in turn could affect other areas such as education or health care.
- Incentives to work: an unconditional basic income could reduce incentives to work. If people have a guaranteed income, some might be less motivated to seek employment or further their education. This could lead to a reduction in the labor force and economic growth in the long run.
- Equity issues: the introduction of an unconditional basic income raises issues of equity. Some might argue that it is unfair to provide income to all citizens regardless of their individual performance. It might be seen as unfair to equate people who work hard and invest in their education and careers with those who are less productive or ambitious.