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Evaluating a Universal Basic Income Policy
A government is considering a policy that provides every adult citizen with a monthly payment sufficient to cover basic living costs, with no work requirement. Critics argue this will cause many people to stop working, harming the economy. Using your understanding of the trade-off between consumption (funded by income) and free time, evaluate the critics' argument. In your evaluation, explain why some individuals might choose to work less, while others might continue to work the same amount or more.
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