THE CASE FOR FREE MONEY by James Surowiecki
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/06/20/why-dont-we-have-universal-basic-incomeThe Economist has published a useful briefing on a highly controversial topic:
http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21699910-arguments-state-stipend-payable-all-citizens-are-being-heard-more-widely-sighing
Update:
Charles Murray on universal basic income:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-guaranteed-income-for-every-american-1464969586