Irrational spending of BI is not relevant. One could have irrational spending of your own salary as well. Thats not the problem BI tries to solve.
Theres always going to be money crimes as long as there is money, but its very different to take a risk on your monthly stipend to get 200 bucks. Its just a huge economical incentive not to do it, particularly in the lowest class, where violent crime is concentrated.
Gangs, Mafia's and drug organizations are based on a worker class that is super cheap to them, those out of poverty and desperation. It would deal a major blow to everyday regular crime.
Theres always going to be money crimes as long as there is money, but its very different to take a risk on your monthly stipend to get 200 bucks. Its just a huge economical incentive not to do it, particularly in the lowest class, where violent crime is concentrated.
Gangs, Mafia's and drug organizations are based on a worker class that is super cheap to them, those out of poverty and desperation. It would deal a major blow to everyday regular crime.