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“Despite growing interest in Universal Basic Income (UBI), evidence of its impact remains limited. To address this gap, a new paper examines household behavior three years after Iran’s 2010 reform, which replaced energy subsidies with unconditional flat cash transfers amounting to 28% of median household income.”
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Note: Marica’s RBC does not meet the BIEN definition of basic income
“The Maricá Basic Income Evaluation is an assessment of a basic income program in the city of Maricá, Brazil. The program, the Renda Básica de Cidadania (RBC, or Citizens’ Basic Income), is one of the largest cash transfer programs in existence. A partnership between the Universidade Federal Fluminense in Niterói, Brazil, and the Jain Family Institute in New York, USA, the study examines the impact of the RBC, an unconditional cash transfer program introduced in 2015 using proceeds derived from oil royalties.”
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Note: This project does not meet BIEN’s definition of basic income.
The 2024 Denver Basic Income Project Impact Report is a comprehensive look at how the project has transformed lives and empowered over 800 individuals experiencing homelessness. To date, DBIP has distributed $10.8 million in guaranteed income, leading to significant milestones in housing stability, financial well-being, and community inclusion.
From stories like Kenny Lee’s journey from prison to stable housing to the remarkable advocacy of Moriah Rodriguez, a mother who found hope and opportunity, the report highlights how direct cash assistance can restore dignity, foster self-sufficiency, and create lasting change.
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Workshop Program: Designing a Basic Income Pilot for Australia – Ethics, Implementation & Evaluation Challenges
Location: Online (Zoom)
Date: Friday, December 6
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Overview:
Pilots, trials, and experiments have played a central role in establishing an evidence base for the potential benefits of basic income and similar concepts. While proponents of basic income often highlight the positive outcomes of these trials, critics question their effectiveness. The relationship between basic income and policy experimentation has been viewed as crucial for building public and political support for the reform, though some argue that it has been a distraction that has failed to deliver policy implementation.
In Australia, the debate around basic income pilots is still in its early stages compared to international efforts. Aside from a small-scale trial in the 1970s, there has never been a comprehensive basic income pilot, and very few detailed proposals have gained significant traction. The Third Annual Australian Basic Income Fellows Workshop seeks to move the conversation forward by focusing on the ethical, practical, and evaluation challenges involved in designing a basic income pilot for Australia.
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