Universal basic income would pay a lot of people, but that's just half the story
Universal basic income would pay a lot of people, but that's just half the story CNET 6 days ago © Sarah Tew/CNET When Universal Basic Income is mentioned, talk usually turns to who would receive checks and in what amount. But the most interesting angle might be who benefits from those recipients spending that money -- and what they might have to give up to get it. Viewed those ways, UBI could be seen as a vast permanent stimulus plan for American business or a public benefits shell game. Now what? Sarah Foster is US economy reporter at Bankrate (CNET and Bankrate are both part of Red...