Ian Greener – Why Basic Income may not be the Answer

Ian Greener – Why Basic Income may not be the Answer

Two major problems with Universal Basic Income Ian Greener is Professor of Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Cross-posted from the website of the Social Policy Association Universal Basic Income There is groundswell of support in favour of the introduction of a Basic Income, with this having special relevance in the post-COVID world, where higher levels of unemployment and insecurity are a significant threat. The introduction of a Basic Income would involve a (probably) monthly payment to everyone, irrespective of their own current income or wealth. It would be funded by simplifying the present (incredibly nebulous) benefit […]

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