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How Basic / Guaranteed Income could be different



U.S. TANF (welfare) could have less strict eligibility / diversion requirements, time limits, non-compliance sanctions to reach families in need

Mexico could improve its police, prison, social welfare / basic income, and justice systems to confront drug cartels

A rehabilitative model / cash support / schools / places to sleep could be used to help street children

Royalties to landowners / development levies to communities could be paid by foreign direct investment projects in developing countries

Loans / cash could be accessed by the poor to end debt slavery

Advanced geospatial monitoring and mining tools preventing use of mercury/opportunities for miners could protect the environment

A basic income could be only spent on certain things

Prisoners could receive housing vouchers, food vouchers and/or a basic income upon release to reduce recidivism

The welfare cliff could be fixed in public benefits to not discourage work / marriage

Cash could be given through rental subsidies, taxes, or child savings accounts to aid poverty

Housing, cash, educational guidance, financial counseling, employment, and/or other supports could be provided to transitioning foster youth

Cash stipends could be given directly to the poor

Citizens could receive a basic / guaranteed income (with restrictions or on a EBT card)