Research posts
Here you will find notices about research and research results relating to Basic Income
Thomas Wells, “The Robot Economy and the Crisis of Capitalism: Why We Need Universal Basic Income.”
[Jenna van Draanen] Thomas Wells, “The Robot Economy and the Crisis of Capitalism: Why We Need Universal Basic Income.” Religion & Ethics, ABC, July 17, 2014.
Gaura Rader, “Is Basic Income Communism?”
[Josh Martin] In this post, Rader attempts to address the differences between communism and a basic income, seeing the latter as another pathway to fulfilling Marx’s ideas. Rader writes, “Basic income is not communism but rather provides a viable path to realize the...
John Danaher, "Should we have a right not to work?"
SUMMARY: Danaher explores Andrew Levine's argument regarding the right not to work, addressing potential objections as well as the impact of automation and other technological advancements. Whether there exists a right not to work is an important issue in the basic...
Khannea Suntzu, “ASRI sends out alarming call to US President – please implement a basic income”
[Josh Martin] Suntzu’s post is a futuristic sci-fi piece in which the President considers implementing a basic income in 2018. Khannea Suntzu, “ASRI sends out alarming call to US President – please implement a basic income”, Khannea Suntzu, 26 June 2014.
Thought Infection, "Lay-Offs Should be Good News"
SUMMARY: The author argues, layoffs are required for companies to efficiently respond to market conditions, but are seen as bad news due to income being contingent on working. Providing a basic income would ameliorate the difficulties laid-off workers suffer while...
David Richard Wheeler, “Interview: Basic income heroes: Karl Widerquist edition”
[Josh Martin] In this interview, Wheeler questions Karl Widerquist, co-chair of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), a few questions related to the current landscape of basic income policies throughout the world. Widerquist provides a summary of the BIEN...
Jamie Warren, “Guaranteed income program worth a look in this province”
[Josh Martin] Warren’s opinion piece urges his readers to consider the benefits of a guaranteed income policy in his province of Canada. He cites some of the major arguments for a basic income and discusses the Mincome project in Manitoba in the 1970s. Jamie Warren,...
The Philosopher’s Beard, “The looming crisis of Capitalism: Why we need Universal Basic Income”
Introduction: “The material prosperity that capitalism has wrought is the product of technology as well as markets (and social norms and state institutions). Markets enhance the efficiency of allocation of resources, such as human labour, between competing projects,...
Tom McKay, “The Most Radical Idea For a Minimum Wage Hike Yet Is Being Floated in Canada”
[Josh Martin] McKay’s article is an informed reaction to the news that the Basic Income Canada Network has proposed a $20,000 minimum income for all Canadians. McKay clarifies the differences between the minimum wage debates and this minimum income plan and then...
Thom Hartmann, “What West Virginia can learn from Sarah Palin”
[Josh Martin] In this post, Hartmann discusses the alarming inequality in West Virginia as well as the extreme poverty many families face in the coal-reliant state. Hartmann acknowledges coal’s importance to the state by suggesting implementing a program similar to...
Universal Basic Income Europe, “A Brief History of Basic Income Ideas”
[Josh Martin] Universal Basic Income Europe (UBIE) provides an extensive overview of basic income ideas throughout history. Beginning with Thomas More in the 16th century, UBIE methodically and chronologically adds entries all the way into the 21st century. Universal...
Simsa0, “Towards an Economy of the World-Ingrained Self”
Introduction: “We do economy as if we were not part of the world. And in a terrifying sense, we are not. But accepting this means to abandon all hope that capitalism might be reformed or some other kind of economy might step in instead. Many try to envision means to...
