by Jenna van Draanen | Nov 13, 2014 | Research
SUMMARY: This article describes a French infographic that has been developed to explain the concept of basic income in an approachable way. The cartoon explains scenarios where basic income might be needed and offers different perspectives and solutions that are all alternatives to traditional labor market participation.
Language: French
Helene Puglia, “L’idee d’un revenue de base [The idea of basic income]” Revenu de Base. September 15, 2014.
by Jenna van Draanen | Nov 11, 2014 | Research
Alec Liu, “What Would Your Do With $2,800 a Month, No Questions Asked?” Motherboard. November 13, 2013.
by Jenna van Draanen | Nov 10, 2014 | News
In a lengthy interview with journalists from The Nation, Edward Snowden discusses the importance of finding a way to provide a basic income for people who do not have work. He links this need to increasing automation and says that automation is inevitably going to mean fewer and fewer jobs.
To read the original article, see:
Katrina vanden Neuvel and Stephen Cohen, “Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview” The Nation. October 28, 2014.
by Jenna van Draanen | Nov 9, 2014 | News
Dilma Rouseff’s government reported that the Bolsa Familia, a type of basic income given to poor families in Brazil, has increased by 44% in the last three years. The government also made plans in May, 2014 to increase the benefit by a further 10% in June 2014. The Bolsa Familia program is believed to be positively impacting infant mortality, malnutrition, and education levels in the country as well as increasing Brazil’s GDP. It was introduced in 2005, explicitly as a step toward introducing basic income.
For more information on the increase to the Bolsa Familia Program see:
World Without Poverty, “Dilma Rousseff’s government guarantees a real increase of 44% for the Bolsa Familia Program”. Brazil Learning Initiative, May 2, 2014.
