The Economics of Basic Income

This project examines the scope for basic income as a necessary element of macroeconomic demand management. From empirical economic data, the research will test the hypothesis that in high technology economies, productivity causes wages and hence consumer income to become deficient against output GDP, requiring increased unearned or basic income.

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The Bath UBI Beacon

Brings together researchers from across the University of Bath working on Universal Basic Income and its intersection with contemporary public policy challenges.

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