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The film discusses the concept of universal basic income (UBI) as a response to economic challenges highlighted by the pandemic. It examines how UBI could provide financial security to individuals without conditions, drawing on historical examples and current trials in various countries. The film references Alaska's permanent fund, which distributes annual dividends to residents, as a successful model of UBI in practice.
The narrative includes perspectives from politicians and economists, noting the growing acceptance of UBI as a potential reform. It emphasizes that while UBI remains controversial, the pandemic has opened the door for more radical economic ideas. The film aims to test the viability of UBI and its implications for social security systems, suggesting that incremental steps toward UBI could enhance existing welfare programs.
Why Watch
- •Find out how Alaska's dividend model works.
- •See why the pandemic shifted views on economic reform.
- •Meet families benefiting from UBI in real-life scenarios.
Did You Know
•Alaska has paid out annual dividends between one and two thousand dollars to every resident for 40 years.
•Finland's government has tested universal basic income as part of its welfare state.
•The U.S. sent several checks to almost everyone during the pandemic.
•Countries like India, South Africa, and Canada have considered or trialed UBI.
Perfect For
Economic reform advocatesSocial security supportersPolicy change enthusiasts