Suppose the US adopts a form of universal basic income program in which each household is guaranteed to have at least $3,000 in monthly income. For example, if a household’s average monthly income falls below $3,000 in a given quarter, then the difference is made up with federal direct payments. How would this program affect workers’ decisions to participate in the labor force? How would this program impact income equality in the US?

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