Guaranteed Basic Income from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory

Guaranteed Basic Income from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory

Journal of Management Studies Abstract

In capitalistic societies the concepts of income and labour are inseparable, and as such, providing all citizens with an unconditional living wage is a contentious issue. Capitalist ideals that emphasize individual effort, competition, and financial prosperity have spurred tremendous economic growth but underestimate human motivation and have implications for human wellbeing. The aim of this essay is to examine the implications of guaranteed basic income based on existing data from the perspective of self-determination theory, a humanistic theory of motivation that considers both practical performance-related outcomes as well as human flourishing. I discuss the […]

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