Universal Basic Income: Debate and Impact Assessment
Author | : Maura Francese |
Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2018-12-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781484388815 |
ISBN-13 | : 148438881X |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Download or read book Universal Basic Income: Debate and Impact Assessment written by Maura Francese and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses the definition and modelling of a universal basic income (UBI). After clarifying the debate about what a UBI is and presenting the arguments in favor and against, an analytical approach for its assessment is proposed. The adoption of a UBI as a policy tool is discussed with regard to the policy objectives (shaped by social preferences) it is designed to achieve. Key design dimensions to be considered include: coverage, generosity of the program, overall progressivity of the policy, and its financing.