Universal basic income could help low-paid workers but it may not target those most in need

Alamy Stock Photo The Economic and Social Research Institute has published a report detailing the pros and cons of UBI.

THE INTRODUCTION OF universal basic income (UBI) in Ireland could help low-paid and precarious workers and compensate unpaid work like parenting, but it may also fail to target those most in need.

That’s according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which has published a report detailing the pros and cons of UBI.UBI is as a universal, unconditional, regular cash payment, which is sufficient to live on, is not means tested and carries no work requirements.The report, which was […]

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