Former Prime Minister John Key thought a Basic Income was "barking". It seems many countries disagree and are piloting the idea. As new technology threatens the jobs of many, might a Basic Income become an essential polcy?
"Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons" Woody Allen.
Many years ago, I took part in a public forum where the keynote speaker advanced the radical idea that a Basic Income (BI) be paid unconditionally to all residents.The audience was generally supportive, but there were enough akward questions to ensure that a lively and inconclusive debate too place. Over […]
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