As Americans struggle with the high cost of living, an old idea is getting a fresh look. In dozens of pilot programs around the country, policymakers and researchers are exploring what happens when ...

There’s a reason that ideas from the progressive ivory tower need to be tested. Often, the grandest theories fall apart when exposed to the rigors of the real world. Consider the case of universal ...

The following is an interview with Professor Matt Smith, an expert in the history of mental health and psychiatry and fellow Psychology Today blogger. His new work explores Universal Basic Income (UBI ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Goodman offers market-based solutions to public policy problems. A number of versions of this idea have been proposed. There ...

It’s a straightforward thought, and, at first glance, it seems reasonable: replace Social Security with a universal basic income (UBI). It not only could help lower-income retirees live more ...

Persuaded by one side in the ongoing national debate about universal basic income (UBI), the Iowa Legislature has passed a bill to ban such initiatives at the local level. Observers following the ...

During a recent Q&A, Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed whether Illinois might adopt a statewide UBI policy. His answer was clear: Illinois is not considering UBI at the state level. While he acknowledged ...