A Basic Income is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without means-test or work requirement.

UBIdata: Data for Basic Income Research and Policy

At its most recent congress, BIEN launched UBIdata, an innovative new tool with a mission to match reliable information about basic income with a rapidly growing global user base of individuals and organisations eager to learn more. UBIdata gathers, processes and...
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Rentier Capitalism, the Precariat and Basic Income for China

Throughout history, capitalism has evolved, changing character and changing the class structure defining each era. The changes in the 20th century can be understood by reference to what Karl Polanyi called the Great Transformation. Briefly, in his formulation, in the 19th century, mainly in Britain, there was an initial period in the evolution of industrial capitalism that was dominated by financial capital, in which old systems of distribution, regulation and social protection were dismantled, in what we would call the pursuit of a ‘free market economy’. 
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Taiwan Makes History with Universal Cash Payment Plan

Taiwan is making history by sending out a one-time universal cash payment of $6,000 New Taiwan dollars (NTD) to every citizen “young and old.” This is the first time the country has implemented such a policy, and it comes as a result of excess tax revenue of $450...
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Join Hands & Hearts With BIEN

A convergence of various circumstances in the 21st century has made a Basic Income policyan achievable goal. Discussions and policy debates about Basic Income are taking place in countries across the world. We see this as an incredible opportunity for BIEN to...
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This South Korean Presidential Election is Vital

There are rare moments when a combination of threatening circumstances leads to a wonderful transformation that only a short time before would have been unimaginable. This year may be such a moment. The Republic of Korea could set an example to the world that would...
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BIEN Congresses

The 24th BIEN CONGRESS in Maricá & Niterói – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 27-29 August 2025

BIEN’s General Assembly is Thursday, 28 August 2025: 08:30h Brasília Time (UTC-3)

Call for Papers

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BIEN2024 was August 29–31 (Pictures and more coming soon)

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Recent News, Opinion, and Research

A Friend of BIEN becomes the President of South Korea

A Friend of BIEN becomes the President of South Korea

Jul 3, 2025 |

(photo taken at the BIEN Congress 2023 in Seoul, South Korea)  Something historical is happening in South Korea now. For Koreans of course, but equally importantly, for the global basic income movement. Lee Jae Myung who was voted to power as the President of South...

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UBI in Ireland after 32 months

UBI in Ireland after 32 months

May 25, 2025 |

When? Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM UK GMT +1hr (BST) Where? Online (Zoom) UBI Lab Arts, UBI Lab Leeds, UBI Lab Network and Basic Income Ireland present: Please join us for the sixth in our special series of discussions dedicated to reflecting on what we can...

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