Universal basic income is seen as a way to reduce poverty and inequality The concept of a universal basic income is of "interest" to the Scottish government as one potential option to reducing poverty and inequality.
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman said she was "watching" the impact of pilots in Finland, Holland and Canada.
She also expressed interest in proposed pilot schemes in Glasgow and Fife.A universal basic income offers all adults a non-conditional flat-rate payment. Models have varied, but in some any income they earn over this is subject to progressive rates of tax.Ms Freeman told BBC Scotland that a […]
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