by Josh Martin | Jan 19, 2014 | Research
[Josh Martin]
In this article, O’Connor begins with an explanation of the process behind Swiss referendums as well as recent issues that triggered referendums. Particularly popular debates in Switzerland today focus on income inequality, O’Connor writes, partially because of the country’s lack of a minimum wage law while the top one percent own a third of the wealth. Switzerland will vote on a referendum within the next few years on whether or not to implement a CHF2,500 per month universal basic income. O’Connor then lists key arguments for and against the proposal.
(Via EuropeanCEO) Members of Generation Basic Income pose with eight million coins of Swiss five-cent.
Jess O’Connor, “The case for and against unconditional basic income in Switzerland,” EuropenCEO, January 10, 2014.
by Karl Widerquist | Jan 18, 2014 | Research
[Josh Martin]
Joseph Finlay
In this article Finlay summarizes a wide range of key arguments for the basic income and suggests the implementation of a £10,000 basic income for all adults in the UK as a solution to issues with current welfare spending. Finlay then outlines a funding plan for the proposed reform.
Joseph Finlay, “Free Money for All – The Only Way Forward on Welfare,” Huffington Post, January 1, 2014.
by Karl Widerquist | Jan 18, 2014 | Research
Seetha, “Bite this: Survey proves cash transfer critics wrong,” FirstPost. May 31, 2013.
by Karl Widerquist | Jan 17, 2014 | Research
Tom Streithorst, “Moral Aspects of Basic Income,” Pieria, December 18, 2013.
Moral Aspects of Basic Income (Pieria)
by Karl Widerquist | Jan 17, 2014 | Research
Summary: Latin America as laboratory for conditional cash transfers, fast becoming the hegemonic social-protection paradigm for the Global South. In a comparative survey, Lena Lavinas reveals the CCT model as a strategy for the financialization—not abolition—of poverty. The conclusion of the article compares CCTs to UCTs (Unconditional Cash Transfers).
Lena Lavinas, “21st Century Welfare,” New Left Review Vol. 84, November/December 2013.
by Karl Widerquist | Jan 16, 2014 | Research
Shawn Gude, “In Defense of ‘Entitlements,’” Jacobin: A Magazine of Culture and Polemic, December 17, 2013.
(The Jacobin)
