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- Why we should all have a basic income - World Economic Forum
The idea is called unconditional or universal basic income, or UBI It’s like social security for all, and it’s taking root within minds around the world and across the entire political spectrum, for a multitude of converging reasons Rising inequality, decades of stagnant wages, the transformation of lifelong careers into sub-hourly tasks, exponentially advancing technology like robots
- What we know and what we dont about universal basic income
The debate on UBI is often polarized and rooted in selective data To allow for informed policy, an open conversation needs to be had on what we actually know and what we are missing Trials show how UBI performs in both stable and volatile settings
- Does universal basic income work? These countries are finding out . . .
UBI helping vulnerable young people Some of the most vulnerable young adults in the United Kingdom are being offered a financial helping hand as they move out of the state care system The devolved government in Wales has announced a guaranteed income scheme for 18-year-olds who are leaving care homes and foster parents
- The results of Finland’s basic income experiment are in. Is it working . . .
The results are in from Finland’s big political experiment, and they offer something for everyone
- Universal basic income is the answer to the inequalities exposed by . . .
As governments around the world look to kickstart their economies after the COVID-19 outbreak, they can't afford to ignore universal basic income if they want to fend off social unrest
- Why Universal Basic Income might not be the answer
Boston – Owing to the inadequacy of the social safety net in the United States and other developed countries, proposals for a universal basic income (UBI) are gaining in popularity The gap between the rich and everyone else has expanded significantly in recent years, and many fear that automation and globalization will widen it further
- Universal basic income gets people back to work - US trial | World . . .
Giving people money can encourage them to become more economically productive This seemingly counterintuitive conclusion is one of the findings of a real-life trial of the consequences of universal basic income (UBI) programmes – where people receive a regular payment, usually from the state
- This is how a universal basic income can end financial exclusion
The main argument for a universal basic income (UBI) is that it would reduce poverty and income inequality Yet UBI advocates often overlook a range of other potential benefits Digital UBI payments can bring people into the financial system and build their financial capability, unlocking a range of development benefits for citizens and governments alike
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