>> - you no longer have to care so much about unemployment. From political issue it becomes only yet another indicator of the state of economy. Hence the government can safely shed off large quantities of its employees.
i.e. the slide to a welfare-dependent state where people don't feel the need to work for their luxuries and economic stagnation
>> - strong incentive for having kids since they add to family income, also parents have sense of security that they will be able to support a child and have time to raise it as well.
> i.e. the slide to a welfare-dependent state where people don't feel the need to work for their luxuries and economic stagnation
That's the main counterpoint to the basic income guarantee. If people are no longer afraid that they starve or die of cold or heat on the street they won't work. Funny thing is that same people that voice this concern usually think that working is usual way how the people fulfill their higher needs (belonging, esteem, self-actualization).
> At 7bn, I'm not sure more kids is the answer.
There is a strong fear in many rich countries that their original populations that are currently growing old will eventually die out and be replaced by immigrants.
Personally I'm not against population growth. Having more educated kids in rich countries might be beneficial.
i.e. the slide to a welfare-dependent state where people don't feel the need to work for their luxuries and economic stagnation
>> - strong incentive for having kids since they add to family income, also parents have sense of security that they will be able to support a child and have time to raise it as well.
At 7bn, I'm not sure more kids is the answer.