Should the U.S. federal government adopt a Universal Basic Income policy, giving benefits of $1041 per month to every adult U.S. citizen over 18 (just above the federal poverty line)?

Should the U.S. federal government adopt a Universal Basic Income policy, giving benefits of $1041 per month to every adult U.S. citizen over 18 (just above the federal poverty line)? Justify your answer using information from the readings and from your experience during the poverty simulation exercise, considering the criteria of effectiveness, efficiency, and equity.

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