The research identified issues for consideration ahead of any possible future pilot scheme in Ireland The possible future introduction of a universal basic income (UBI) would have both positive impacts and drawbacks according to a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
A UBI is defined as a universal, unconditional payment that is made regularly, is sufficient to live on, is not means tested and carries no work requirements.
The new ESRI study, funded by the Low Pay Commission, reviewed the international evidence on UBI and identifies issues for consideration ahead of any possible future pilot scheme in […]
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