Write me the first paragraph of an essay discussing Universal Basic Income.  The paper would include the benefits and drawbacks, as well as the potential possiblities. Relate UBI to poverty levels.
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Write me the first paragraph of an essay discussing Universal Basic Income.  The paper would include the benefits and drawbacks, as well as the potential possiblities. Relate UBI to poverty levels.
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The concept of a Universal Basic Income is not recent or even modern. It was first proposed in the late 1700s, notably supported by Thomas Paine. UBI is a social welfare system provided by the government that pays each adult citizen a certain fixed amount of money, regardless of their employment status or income. There are several studies demonstrating that UBI can greatly reduce poverty and social inequality. One 2018 study by the Roosevelt Institute suggested that a UBI of 1000 dollars per month would cut poverty rates in the United States by 10%.  The extra money could help lessen the wealth gap and bring some relief to people who are struggling.  
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Write me the first paragraph of an essay discussing Universal Basic Income.  The paper would include the benefits and drawbacks, as well as the potential possiblities. Relate UBI to poverty levels.</s>
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The concept of a Universal Basic Income is not recent or even modern. It was first proposed in the late 1700s, notably supported by Thomas Paine. UBI is a social welfare system provided by the government that pays each adult citizen a certain fixed amount of money, regardless of their employment status or income. There are several studies demonstrating that UBI can greatly reduce poverty and social inequality. One 2018 study by the Roosevelt Institute suggested that a UBI of 1000 dollars per month would cut poverty rates in the United States by 10%.  The extra money could help lessen the wealth gap and bring some relief to people who are struggling.  </s>
