by Andre Coelho | Nov 27, 2015 | Research
The material conditions of freedom is an updated version of an earlier book (published in 1999) called El derecho a la existencia (The right to existence). This is a comprehensive volume about Basic Income (BI), dealing in a detailed fashion its definition(s), related theory, discussions about work, welfare, BI financing and typical criticisms of BI. Although dated from 2007, the volume is now accessible online.
Daniel Raventós (trans. Julie Wark), The material conditions of freedom, Pluto Press, 2007
by BIEN | Sep 16, 2015 | News
This video outlines the benefits of a basic income guarantee from a libertarian perspective. The video argues for, more specifically, a guaranteed minimum income. The video explains that a basic income guarantee would be less paternalistic, less bureaucratic, and fairer than the current welfare state. Three arguments are put forth to support the benefits of a basic income. Zwolinski argues that it would be simpler, give people more freedom to make decisions about their lives, and is more egalitarian than current entitlement programs
Matt Zwolinski, “Freedom: Benefits of a Basic Income Guarantee” Learn Liberty
by Will Wachtmeister | Aug 24, 2015 | News
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The francophone Métro newspaper in Canada has run an in-depth article promoting a universal basic income in its careers advice section.
The article by job-market and study-choice expert commentator Mario Charette provides a rundown of pro-BIG arguments, including widespread automation, stagnant wages in jobs that are crucial for society and the foregone family benefits of shorter working weeks.
The article’s main finishing argument is that an unconditional basic income would make studying more fulfilling as students would no longer be forced to choose courses based solely on income prospects, which Charette says is increasingly happening in the United States.
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Mario Charette, “Un revenu minimum garantit la liberté” Journal Métro (Canada), 11 August 2015.
by Andre Coelho | Apr 19, 2015 | News
Credit to: Finanční Svoboda Pro Všechny
A Czech blog about basic income.
by Jenna van Draanen | Apr 12, 2015 | News
SUMMARY: Mathew Schmid, Total Freedom, joins Thom Hartmann. Movements for a basic income have been around for awhile in Europe – but now the idea is gaining traction right here in the US.
The Big Picture RT, “Is Basic Income Total Freedom?” RT. December 12, 2014.
