This Dialog examines how universal basic income (UBI) may affect the productivity of entrepreneurs. This essay considers early evidence from UBI experiments and innovation within peer-production and open-source communities to discuss topics related to motivation, creativity, entrepreneurial intentions, and entrepreneurial privilege.
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