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		nradov 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The startling rise of disability in America (2013) Or I could just keep my money instead of sending it to the government just so they can send it back to me. Cut out the middleman.

bryanlarsen 3 months ago [–]

That's called a negative income tax, and it can be almost the same as a UBI. There are pros and cons. For instance, if you lose your job, you have to wait until next April before you get your NIT money.

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