People who work too much arent free. they are merely slaves.
Basic needs such as housing should be free for those who dont have them. Its not even expensive. All current homelessness in USA could be solved for mere 100 billion dollars, less than 2% of US budget.
the rent system likewise, if abolished, would greatly increase income of average person.
Work time should likewise be reduced to 6 hours per day. this encourages people more to get a job, as well as inviting foreign workers in too because everyone prefers shorter work time.
Minimum wage should be increased just enough so those receiving it are not living in poverty, but high minimum wage isnt necessary.
Basic income by government for all those who receive income smaller than some selected standard would eliminate all poverty.
Money provided to families per child likewise would reduce poverty significantly.
How much would all this cost, basic income, income for children, houses for homeless, all combined?
Less than 1 trillion in total.
to be more precise, about 700 to 800 billion.
Effects on poverty reduction?
A family of 4 would have, from this, a basic income of 1600$ per month, even if no person in family is employed. that means 19000 per year. If only one person in family is employed, this rises to over 26000$ per year, well above poverty line.
So it would effectively eliminate poverty.