The basic income would also enable government to tune the economy better - want more demand? Send out more money!<p>However, I do think we can implement better short-term policy as well, with proper maternity&#x2F;paternity&#x2F;care leaves and longer overall vacations. Germany and other advanced economies have done so and have clear benefits. We can also improve the tax write offs for dependents, to make one parent staying home longer an option not just for those either really well of or really poor, but for most families.