Basic incomeRobbing Peter to pay Paul No wonder universal basic income has so many neoliberal champions. It saps employee power and could actually help dismantle the welfare state By Anna Coote
Basic incomeBasic income’s biggest losers A guaranteed income costs money. And it’s women and migrants who’ll foot the bill By Anke Hassel
Basic incomeFrom rags to rupees A universal basic could slash India's poverty rate, but many say the scheme is unworkable By Sruthi Gottipati
Basic incomeWhat do Jeremy Corbyn and Elon Musk have in common? Answer: they both support a universal basic income By Marc Saxer
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