Why Education Beats Universal Basic Income in the Age of Automation

Universal Basic Income may sound like a safety net for an automated future, but evidence shows it’s economically inefficient and socially limited. Instead, governments should focus on “automation-proof” education—policies that promote vocational training, higher education, and human-centric skills such as creativity and emotional intelligence. Investing in education, the data suggests, delivers far higher returns for both individuals and national economies than funding UBI programs ever could.