As Kiwi voters mull universal basic income, IMF warns against its use in Pacific nation
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While the Opportunity party's promise of a universal basic income is gaining traction in New Zealand polls, the IMF warns against adopting such policies in Pacific nations like the Marshall Islands due to significant fiscal risks. The article highlights the Marshall Islands' recent rollout of quarterly payments to all residents as a precedent for this debated economic approach.
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