Amidst a national discussion on economic reforms, Andrew Spira, a leading advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI), underscores its transformative potential for Australia’s future. Spira believes ...

Ben Spies-Butcher is co-director of the Australian Basic Income Lab, a research collaboration between Macquarie University, University of Sydney and Australian National University. It’s the defining ...

Universal basic income was once thought politically impossible. Then came Andrew Yang and COVID-19. Basic income programs are now gaining traction, offering payments to struggling families. Many ...

Daniel Zamora Vargas (left) and Anton Jäger, authors of Welfare for Markets: A Global History of Basic Income (left: Camille Coletta; right: Sebastian Steveniers) By signing up, you confirm that you ...

The concept of universal basic income has a long history. Figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Richard Nixon supported versions of UBI. Now, the US and other countries have experimented with active ...

UBI provides regular, unconditional cash payments to individuals without work requirements. Largest UBI trial in Kenya improved medical access and business startup rates. UBI's high cost and potential ...

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a concept gaining popularity that involves providing regular, unconditional cash payments to individuals or families. Proponents argue UBI can help alleviate poverty, ...

Just a few years ago, the idea of giving people money with no strings attached was seen as ludicrous in mainstream policy circles. This week, a documentary on so-called "guaranteed income" programs ...

As an artist who brings complex stories to life through theater, I understand the power of storytelling to shape how we see the world — and what we believe is possible. Narratives can inspire hope, ...

Over half of Canadians feel “financially paralyzed” by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent poll. As life becomes more unaffordable for more people, we need governments to create policies ...