I think the only way for basic income to work is a very clear definition of what is and is not luxury. I think a lot of the issues with minimum wage and welfare debates stem from different people having different definitions of what should be paid for by those services.<p>We see this with the minimum wage debate -- everyone&#x27;s definition of a &quot;living wage&quot; is different. Does basic mean house, car etc in a nice area or does it mean that if you&#x27;re not working you can afford to live only where the cost of living is low? I think this needs to be really clearly laid out so down the line the intention of the money is clear.<p>If it&#x27;s clearly laid out ahead of time, then in the US situation for example, someone complaining that they cannot afford an apartment in an expensive area without working is not evidence for a need to raise the basic income, it&#x27;s evidence they need to move or find a (better) job.