Staff / TruthdigMay 4, 2017
"Think of basic income as a trust fund for all our children," the Greek economist said at an acTVism event, "to be financed by dividends from our aggregate capital—which was, after all, created collectively." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJan 2, 2017
With Scotland gaining more power over its finances, Glasgow and Fife are eager to try out an economic plan already running successfully in parts of Finland, the Netherlands, Africa, India and Canada. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Robert Reich / RobertReich.orgOct 2, 2016
As new technologies replace work, the question for the future is how best to provide economic security for all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigAug 4, 2016
An advocate of the idea cites numerous cases around the world in which money allotted to members of communities with no strings attached led to important gains in social cohesion. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Jon Queally / Common DreamsDec 7, 2015
Under the plan receiving support from 70 percent of the country, every adult would receive a monthly allotment of 800 euros. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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