A Sober Look at Five Controversial Issues Related to Unconditional Basic Income

Rigmar Osterkamp, former Ifo Institute, looks at five issues that are particularly hotly debated between supporters and opponents of unconditional basic income. Is it financially feasible; what is its impact on the working hours that people want, can it be seen as fair; is it necessary to combat the threat of technological unemployment; and finally, would unconditional basic income be of social use?