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Universal basic income

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A universal basic income (UBI) is an unconditional regular income paid to all residents regardless of whether they are in work or not. Arguments for and against criss-cross political and philosophical lines: both conservative and socially progressive thinkers can be found on either side of the UBI cause. We have distilled these arguments into six schools of thought.

This article has been updated to reflect developments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Universal Basic Income infographic

Sydney Business Insights

Sydney Business Insights is a University of Sydney Business School initiative aiming to provide the business community and public, including our students, alumni and partners with a deeper understanding of major issues and trends around the future of business.

Jun 2018
Accelerating individualisation, Economic power shift
income, schools of thought, UBI, Universal basic income

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