To Increase Labour Force Participation

US congressman Paul Ryan suggests that UBI should not be supported because it “reduces labor force participation“. Well news flash – unearned wealth of any kind also reduces labor force participation. So is Mr Ryan in favour of limiting or taxing away the major part of all inheritances and gifts?

Source: Paul Ryan on X: “Proponents push Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a cure-all, but the data tells a different story. Recent trials show unconditional cash reduces labor force participation and earnings. Americans deserve better and that’s what states can off