Basic income as policy solution

I gave two presentations to the International Basic Income conference last week - rather handily down the road from me in Bath.

The first dealt with the digital welfare state, particularly digital social security, and the reliance on digital surveillance. I suggest that a Basic Income (or system drawing on its principles) provides an antidote: because it’s unconditional there is no need for ongoing surveillance to monitor compliance or check income levels.

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The second presentation looked at the challenges and problems of Universal Credit, from conditions and sanctions to built-in flaws and delays. It explores how implementing the principles of a Basic Income, separately or in combination, could help to make the system more humane and effective.

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