Community Stock
We invest heavily in our corporations. What if we invest in our people? The creation of community stock, shares a fraction of GDP allocated to every citizen in our country. The first allotment a base amount, but additional shares earned for community-building behavior, such as continued steady employment, finishing school, opening a business, volunteer work, even shares for stay-at-home parents to encourage investment in families. And the base amount of shares tied to dividends, stipends for each citizen to cover housing (and utilities), food, transport, and healthcare, at a monthly rate of approximately $1,000, $330, $330, $330. Funds would be tied to their intended purpose (as with the housing vouchers, food stamps, and HSAs we have currently), and unused funds would be returned as tax rebates. Therefore those who need the stipend would be able to make use of it, while those who do not would still receive a benefit from the system. Further, as to the healthcare stipend,...