A nationwide basic income program Universal basic income refers to a system where governments provide regular payments to every citizen regardless of income, employment status, or wealth. In the ...

Earlier this week, humanities professor Will Glovinsky authored an essay in the Conversation tracing the origins of basic income. The closing of the commons in England from 1604 to 1914, he notes, ...

The report informs policymakers on possible relevance and applicability of UBI in countries at different stages of the income ladder. Clear trade-offs are emerging between UBI’s intended goals, ...

In the United States, the debate over a universal basic income is an exercise in "first world problems." If we simply give everyone money, will we discourage work? Will some people buy cigarettes and ...

A small Pacific nation has launched what officials describe as the first nationwide universal basic income (UBI) program, offering quarterly payments to citizens as a financial safety net. In some ...

Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar is worried about the future. He is concerned that a coming wave of automation could put millions of people out of work and result in more extreme politics. Pointing to ...