by Toby | Nov 29, 2014 | Research
The article discusses the suffering and deaths of those who were inappropriately denied various means-tested social safety net benefits and posits that a universal basic income will reduce and alleviate such tragedies.
Scott Santens, “‘Fit for Work and Fit to Die’: A Memorial for the Means-Tested“, 2014 November 17
by Toby | Nov 28, 2014 | Research
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The case for a Guaranteed Income
Chuck Tesla, “Basic income works, a quick case study approach to debunking some basic income myths”, Tumotech, 2014 October 27
by Toby | Nov 27, 2014 | News
Vox, “We know how to end poverty. So why don’t we?“, 2014 November 14
by Toby | Nov 26, 2014 | Research
Rutger Bregman, “Why we should give free money to everyone”, The Correspondent, 2013 December 24
by Toby | Nov 25, 2014 | Research
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Alleviating poverty
The author discusses the success of unconditional cash transfer programs in reducing poverty and providing a number of benefits. Cash transfer programs are a form of basic income limited to those with low income.
Leila Gharagozloo-Pakkala, “Social protection may be the key to uplifting Africa’s poor”, Mail & Guardian, 2014 November 17