By Frank F. Islam
Mar 6 (IANS): In this national election year, the concept of a universal basic income has become a political football. The opposition Congress Party is promising to implement a "nationwide minimum income for the poor" and Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration is proposing a "basic income for poor farmers." What is not needed on this very serious and important topic is the scoring of political points. What is needed is a careful and considered non-partisan assessment by an independent commission to determine whether and how a universal basic income of some type could enhance […]
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