The idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a feasible and effective welfare system is gaining increasing traction worldwide. Mandy MacEwan , Policy Co-ordinator in Communities & Neighbourhoods at Fife Council, takes us through what is happening with regard to UBI in local authorities in Scotland. “ A Basic Income (Citizen’s Income, Citizen’s Basic Income or Universal Grant) is an unconditional, non-withdrawable income for every individual as a right of citizenship. ” – Citizen’s Income Trust, 2017 A Universal Basic Income is described as the payment of a fixed sum of money to all citizens (slight variations may exist […]
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