This is why a social security net (ie. Welfare state) can actually be good for the economy.  In fact, most western countries qualify as &#x27;welfare states&#x27; when compared to 3rd world countries.<p>But this supports the whole idea of a basic income - if everyone is able to live without working, they can take risks such as going to University, starting a business, etc...<p>A lack of social net prevents risk taking and severly limits mobility, creating a &#x27;have-not&#x27; class and keeping them there for the most part.