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‘The Tyranny of Merit’ by Michael J. Sandel
by Guest Contributor on May 20, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Book Review by Dr. Jan Stroeken Michael j. Sandel has written a book about the deep causes of the inequality that is a […]
Basic Income in Canada: Endorsement by Liberal Party signals growing momentum
by Leah Barrett Werner on May 13, 2021 at 2:34 pm
In Canada, basic income has become a central issue in the debate on a post-pandemic recovery. Recent steps taken by the […]
‘Forward to a better world!’ International Basic Income Week 2021 starts organizing
by Guest Contributor on May 10, 2021 at 3:59 pm
by Robin Ketelaars HistoryMatthias Dilthey called for a day of basic income in 2006, which unfortunately received […]
Think the Impossible: Pieter Kooistra documentary
by Guest Contributor on April 28, 2021 at 8:38 am
by Brigitta Scheepsma Pieter Kooistra, born in Leeuwarden, was not only an artist, but also a world improver. He […]
‘Could a basic income support a circular economy?’ summary of the discussion on Basic Income Network Scotland
by Serkan Simsir on April 27, 2021 at 9:22 am
With the increase in research on the circular economy system, the basic income and circular economy relationship has […]
A Basic Income trial could be coming soon to Wales
by Pau Bofill Sala on April 21, 2021 at 10:17 am
Over two thirds of Wales is in favour of a basic income trial in the country. The poll, carried out by Survation and […]

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