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basic income

basic income is the ellipsis of universal basic income.

basic income is the ellipsis of guaranteed basic income.

Meaning of universal basic income

Noun

universal basic income

  1. A form of social security, whereby all citizens or qualified residents, receive a sum of money on a regular schedule unconditionally.
    • Silicon Valley has, paradoxically, become one of the most vocal proponents of universal basic income (UBI). […] UBI becomes a consolation prize for those whose lives are disrupted.2016 June 22, Jathan Sadowski, “Why Silicon Valley is embracing universal basic income”, in The Guardian
    Synonyms:
    UBI, basic income

Synonyms of basic income

Forms of basic income

pluralbasic incomes

Questions about basic income

What is basic income the ellipsis of?
Basic income is the ellipsis of universal basic income.

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