by Karl Widerquist | May 31, 2014 | Research
This article argues for BIG in terms of logistics, costs, effectiveness, and flexibility.
Thomas Wells, “How to end global poverty: Just give money to the poor.” Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC): Religion and Ethics: Opinion. 24 Feb 2014.
“The main impediment to effective global action against poverty is not the amorality of rich world citizens or politicians, but cynicism that anything we try can make a positive difference.” Photo: shutterstock.com via ABC
by Harry Pitts | Apr 18, 2014 | News
Australia’s Pirate Party is considering adopting basic income as part of its tax platform, policy development documents posted online suggest. The draft framework proposes that the basic income could be delivered through the introduction of a negative income tax. However, their website advises that the policy is not yet finalized and represents neither the party’s present views nor their future intentions.
For more information see:
Pirate Party Australia, “PDC: Taxv2 policy working group”, The Pirate Party, Australia, 18th March 2014
by Karl Widerquist | Dec 28, 2013 | Research
Danny Vinik, “Why A Libertarian Writer Supports A Policy Of Giving Everyone Free Money,” Business Insider Australia, November 28, 2013.
Cash money hundred bills -Business Insider Australia
by Yannick Vanderborght | Dec 12, 2013 | Research
Julie Novak, “Would an ‘unconditional basic wage’ work?” On Line Opinion: Australia’s e-journal of social and political debate. 3 December 2013.
by Karl Widerquist | Nov 19, 2013 | Research
Danny Vinik, “Everyone’s Talking About This Simple Solution To Ending Poverty By Just Giving People Free Money,” Business Insider-Australia, Nov 13 2013.
Poverty pruitt igoe housing project -Business Insider Australia
