The idea of universal basic income has been a focus of serious discussion in recent years. India is the latest aspirant to seriously consider it. MOIN QAZI argues that while it is a powerful social protection tool, implementation is beset with challenges. These include financial costs, determining the eligibility of beneficiaries, and its impact on the labour market.
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T HE pandemic has caused unprecedented crises and disruptions around the world. It has inflicted the greatest pain on those who were already the most vulnerable, spurring hardship and unease among low-income families and micro-businesses. In the process, it uncovered […]
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