A universal basic income would help cushion working class communities against the disruptions associated with transitioning away from a fossil fuel-based economy in years ahead. A tangible, dependable source of income arguably would have greater value – and appeal – than promises of ‘retraining’ and ‘reskilling’ for jobs that may never materialise.
Think of Alaska and we picture scenic icy wastes and hardy loners. But one of its best-kept secrets is the basic income scheme it has been running since 1982. Each year, all residents get an equal share of returns from an investment fund that is financed from […]
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