Basic income
BAS (2016) Infos 14(218), Basic income
The article looks at basic income, i.e. an income unconditionally granted to all on an individual basis, without means test or work requirement, in addition to any income received from elsewhere. The author discusses selected issues related to the basic income, with particular attention given to policy aspects (impact on poverty reduction, economic growth, labour market, individual freedom), pilot programs and political initiatives, as well as debate about this proposal.
Publication type:
policy brief
Publication language:
Polish
Publication date:
2016-09
Publication URL:
http://orka.sejm.gov.pl/WydBAS.nsf/0/D1694F83AEE15076C125802F0030D46C/$file/Infos_218EN.pdf
Institute:
Bureau of Research / Biuro Analiz Sejmowych (BAS) of the Polish Parliament (the Sejm) (BAS)
Country:
Poland

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