Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Monica Das
Abstract
This paper examines the possibility of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) implementation in the United States. Theory and past experiments suggest a reduction in work hours, but both say little regarding the capital to labor ratio. Existing literature on the topic is also underwhelming, therefore this paper will go on to examine their relationship. It also reviews healthcare’s role in this relationship as it is related to worker productivity as well as nearly one fifth of GDP for the US.
Recommended Citation
Blauvelt, William, "Universal Basic Income and Its Effect on the Capital to Labor Ratio" (2019). Economics Student Theses and Capstone Projects. 132.
https://creativematter.skidmore.edu/econ_studt_schol/132