The main problem with this line of thinking is that it is materialistic.  People get more out of their jobs than money, and just shovelling cash at the unemployed does not make them happy.[1]  Most people are happier with a job that pays minimum wage than a welfare program that pays significantly more.<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;wol.iza.org&#x2F;articles&#x2F;unemployment-and-happiness.pdf" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;wol.iza.org&#x2F;articles&#x2F;unemployment-and-happiness.pdf</a>