The author outlines the technical and political challenges in regards to enacting a basic income.
Don Arthur, “Why can’t we have a simple welfare system?”, Australian Review of Public Affairs, 2014 September
Natural disaster
The author analyzes the benefits of the support of a Living Income Guarantee in unexpected conditions, such as extreme weather events. The Living Income Guaranteed would be a partial Basic Income in that it is means-tested and is intended to be provided to all below a certain level of income.
Kristina Salas, “After Extreme Weather, Living Income Stands”, Living Income Guaranteed, 2014 September 26
Peter Cooper, “Technology Paves the Way for Basic Income More than a Job Guarantee”, heteconomist, 2014 September 26
Tonkin
Oliver Tonkin, “US should enact minimum income”, Daily Nebraskan, 2014 September 26
Living Income for Mothers
The author discusses the difficulties of mothers, especially single mothers, in being able to care for their families, and proposes a Living Income. The Living Income Guaranteed would be a partial Basic Income in that it is means-tested and is intended to be provided to all below a certain level of income.
Kristina Salas, “Mothers and a Living Income – Giving as We have Received”, Quality Life Guaranteed, 2014 September 25
