ECS3704 Assignment 3 2026 - Portfolio Distinction | Due May 2026

Assessment 3: Part A: See the TUT101 on assessment criteria and essay writing. It is argued that the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will render some workers redundant, leading to increased unemployment, poverty, and inequality. Some economists are calling for the introduction of a Basic Income Grant (BIG) to mitigate these challenges. Compare, with the aid of diagrams, the effects of Basic Income Grant (BIG) and Universal Basic Income Grant (UBI) on poverty and inequality. [20] We allow a maximum amount of 2000 words. We will mark according to the rubric below. You should use the Harvard referencing method to cite the text and compile the reference list. Ensure that it is all typed and your original work (not copied or plagiarised without citing sources). We use Turnitin. You can use G online to check your grammar and spelling (South African English). Here are some of the ideas you can use in your research.