Helicopter money and basic income: friends or foes?
The notion of “helicopter money” is making headway in economic debate, but is often confused with the idea of basic income. What are the difference between the two concepts?
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FRANCE: Pro basic income candidate set to win socialist primary election
Benoit Hamon, a vocal basic income supporter stands a serious chance to become the Socialist candidate for the French presidential election.
» Read moreEuropean Parliament’s legal affairs committee wants to look into basic income in light of robots threat
The European Parliament will vote on a report calling on the European Commission and all EU member states to “seriously consider” basic income on February 13rd.
» Read moreFRANCE: Prime Minister Pledges Again to Open the Debate on Basic Income
For a second time this week and third time this year, the French Prime minister mentioned basic income as a possible way to modernize social protection.
» Read moreEurope: 64% of People in Favour of Basic Income, Poll Finds
How much mainstream has basic income become? Well, quite a lot according to a new EU-wide survey.
» Read moreFRANCE: Report to Prime Minister on welfare review paves the way for basic income
A report commissioned by the government recommends a complete revamp of the French welfare system, including key measures demanded by the movement for basic income.
» Read moreSWITZERLAND: 40% of the population set to vote favourably to basic income referendum
Encouraging poll results shows level of support for basic income is rapidly growing ahead of the national vote.
» Read moreSWITZERLAND: Lausanne City Council Adopts Motion For basic Income Pilot
FRANCE: Economic, Social and Environmental Council will examine citizens’ income
The French Republic’s main consultative body has announced a self-initiative report on basic income.
» Read moreSWITZERLAND: Campaign Pledges 180k euros to create the World’s biggest poster
Swiss activists need 180.000 euros to make the World’s biggest poster with a basic income slogan on it.
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