American Equity

The post proposes that every adult US citizen should receive an annual share of the country's GDP to promote economic equity and prosperity. This idea aims to align citizens' interests with national success, reduce wealth concentration, and cushion the impact of automation on jobs. It suggests a new social contract that guarantees basic needs and fosters a more inclusive society, while acknowledging the challenges of implementation.

Published 2017-11-27 4 min read 678 words 3 topics

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I’d like feedback on the following idea. I think that every adult US citizen should get an annual share of the US GDP. I believe that owning something like a share in America would align all of us in making the country a

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