Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum

The concept of universal basic income (UBI) has gained attention as the wealth gap widens in the US, despite a strong economy. The growing concern that AI could replace technical jobs has further increased interest amongst policymakers and scholars.

Join us for a conversation with Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World, in discussion with Professor Cameron Shelton, director of CMC's Lowe Institute of Political Economy.

Their talk will delve into the feasibility of UBI, examining its target beneficiaries, and evaluating potential moral hazards. They will also explore the question of how the US could realistically fund a meaningful UBI and whether there is a path toward bipartisan support.