Labor Is a Market Distortion, we need VAT and UBI

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Universal Basic IncomeValue-Added TaxLabor Market DistortionAutomationEconomic Policy

Author: Wilsoniumite

Date: 6/13/2026

Article Summary:
The author proposes a solution to the labor market distortion by implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) funded by a Value-Added Tax (VAT), aiming to address the issue of automation and the changing nature of work.