Some theoretical musings on a basic income

Hearne, David (2020) Some theoretical musings on a basic income. Centre for Brexit Studies Blog.

Preview

Text Some theoretical musings on a basic income by David Hearne.pdf - Published Version Download (182kB)

Abstract

Basic income schemes are frequently derided as being unaffordable[1]. In order to assess the theoretical validity of this claim, it is necessary to elucidate how a basic income differs from most existing social protection schemes. Social protection (often colloquially labelled “benefits” in the UK, or “welfare” in the USA[2]) as currently implemented across the world has one defining feature: conditionality.

Item Type:	Other
Dates:	Date Event 1 May 2020 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Basic Income, BCU, Birmingham City University, CBS, Centre for Brexit Studies, Economy, Income, UK, UK Economy, UK Government, UK Parliament PoliticsUniversal Basic Income
Subjects:	CAH15 - social sciences > CAH15-02 - economics > CAH15-02-01 - economics CAH15 - social sciences > CAH15-03 - politics > CAH15-03-01 - politics
Divisions:	Research, Innovation, Enterprise > Centre for Brexit Studies Law and Social Sciences > Criminology and Sociology > Criminology Law and Social Sciences > Criminology and Sociology > Sociology
Depositing User:	Poppy Surplice
Date Deposited:	18 Aug 2020 09:19
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2025 12:59
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/9700

Actions (login required)

View Item