Category: Basic Income

Saxon Switzerland The introduction of an unconditional basic income would encourage the Swiss to contribute more to the public good and would replace many existing welfare programs, such as daily allowances for the unemployed, disability pensions, social assistance, the co-author of the Unconditional Public Income Initiative, Enno Schmidt, told Radio Sputnik.

Under the plan each citizen would receive an equal monthly payment, regardless of their circumstances

Given to everybody, no questions asked, the move would raise public awareness, eradicate poverty and dependence on welfare. “If there is an unconditional basic income, people still continuing doing what they’re doing, but add in […]

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” Zuckerberg isn’t alone in promoting the idea of universal basic income. " Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called on the need to consider universal basic income for Americans during his Harvard Commencement Speech. May 25, 2017 · At Harvard 2017 commencement speech, Mark Zuckerberg said he wants to “explore ideas like universal basic income. The Facebook founder said that making sure everyone received basic pay would allow them to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the latest major tech figure to call for universal basic income as a solution for inequality, joining a growing chorus from Thursday during his […]

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COMPETITION: Manual and office jobs are being replaced by automation. CAN we afford to give everybody money for nothing?

Will we have to if jobs, particularly for the lower skilled, are replaced by robots and artificial intelligence?

If you had access to a reasonable income without work, what would you do? Would you contribute to society, the arts or the economy? Or would you just drink and play computer games?Could you, or should you, be able to afford a house on a basic income? Or would you be happy renting a room for the rest of your life?Would a basic income […]

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–Audience Question: What do you think about instituting a negative income tax instead of a universal basic income?

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Most recently launched cryptocurrency projects are focused on developed markets, yet some in the blockchain space have begun to discover the potential for unlocking economic growth to those markets that are currently restricted by geographical boundaries. What Is Project UBU?

To this end, a group of South African businessmen recently unveiled Project UBU (Universal Basic Unit), a cryptocurrency payment project based in South Africa which aims to target the developing world.

With a heavy-hitter team lead by Bridge Capital’s Dudley Baylis, Project UBU is bringing its experience to bear on the development of blockchain technology . The team also includes […]

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Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE:TMQ) is one of the more popular stocks investors are adding into their watchlist. Now trading with a market value of 118.35M, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. As the day-to-day narrative ebbs and flows for this company, it is more important than ever to step back and get a bird’s eye view of the fundamental reality under the surface of this story.

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE:TMQ) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece of the picture: […]

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With the concept of a Universal Basic Income gaining global popularity, Rory Clarke explores how it could affect Ireland today

The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is not a new concept. From 19th century industrial England to modern Finland this controversial social experiment has been trialled to varying extents. The basic premise is that the state gives a regular payment to every citizen within its borders. This payment, which is enough to live sufficiently, would be universal, unconditional and automatic. The government commits to giving every one of its citizens enough money to survive, from cradle to […]

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