Week 12 Questions - Universal Basic Dividend

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1. Is the difference between the ideas of universal basic income and universal basic dividend purely semantic, or is there something additional to it?
2. What are some positive and negative effects you could envision becoming a reality in response to the implementation of dividend policies for citizens?
3. The idea of a government stipend to the people seems to be growing in popularity in the U.S. Do you think that universal basic income / dividend is realistic in its implementation and goals? Do you think we will begin to see more politicians touting this as part of their platform?