Thomas Rodham Wells, “The Crisis of Capitalism: Income in a Post-Employment Age”

by Harry Pitts | Jun 2, 2014 | Research

This article argues, “In the context of the robot economy, the case for a universal basic income becomes still more compelling.”

Thomas Rodham Wells, “The Crisis of Capitalism: Income in a Post-Employment Age”, 3 Quarks Daily, 12^th May 2014

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Arthur de Grave, "The Sharing Economy: Capitalism's Last Stand?"

by Craig Axford | May 19, 2014 | Research

Cumulative percent change in wages and productivity since 1948

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SUMMARY: In spite of significant productivity gains in recent decades, wages have have remained largely stagnant.  These gains have also translated into fewer workers to produce as much or more than they used to.  Among the solutions the author asks us to consider as part of a more collaborative “sharing economy” is a universal basic income.

Arthur de Grave, “The Sharing Economy: Capitalism’s Last Stand?”, OUIShare, March 21, 2014

Jeff Carter, “Should We Have A Basic Income Guarantee? Does Capitalism Have Limits?

by Karl Widerquist | Jan 14, 2014 | Research

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Jeff Carter, “Should We Have A Basic Income Guarantee? Does Capitalism Have Limits?” Points and Figures, December 15, 2013.