One argument I often make for UBI over other systems is that it never incentivises not working over working while changing the cost benefit equation such that p

One argument I often make for UBI over other systems is that it never incentivises not working over working while changing the cost benefit equation such that people are more willing to explore creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. Obviously there will be some level of misuse of UBI funds but imagine how many more people would be willing to pursue their "dreams" or interests as more than just a hobby. As for a counter to the WPA style approach, employment in low income jobs can trap individuals in a wealth band more than liberate them from it. Being employed is great but when the choice is work or starve and be homeless, people will choose whatever work is available regardless of the conditions. People may want to move away from a poverty stricken area however are stuck there as they can't afford to move away on top of working all day. With UBI instead, there is much greater social and geographical mobility. You can quit your job and move away from the city into a much more rural region with a lower cost of living. You don't have to fear that your lack of savings will result in starving or being homeless if you can't find a job right away as the UBI should cover the basics to keep you off the street. Another counter to WPA styled approaches is based on how the jobs are distributed. How easy would it be to get retrained if you are already trained in another field and are dissatisfied with it for one reason or another? Additionally, while not inherent to the system there is a risk that corruption could result in certain groups of people getting better selections from the job pool and other forms of preferential treatment. With UBI instead you can accept a temporary loss of productivity as an individual stops working to retool into a different profession depending on the cost of the training. UBI also largely sidesteps the issue of prejudice or other forms of inequality by largely leaving the labour distribution to the market. Note: These are ramblings of a man about to pass out for the night so take my comment with as many grains of salt and sugar as you can spare.