The Case for Basic Income

Schedule

Wed Mar 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Gresham College | London, EN

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This lecture puts forth the ethical and economic case for a basic income, enabling financial security and therefore a better quality of life
About this Event

This lecture puts forth the ethical and economic case for a basic income, enabling financial security and therefore a better quality of life for all. Financial insecurity affects one’s ability to make rational decisions – studies show it even lowers short-term IQ – making it even harder to improve one’s circumstances in the long run. Furthermore, unlike means-tested social assistance schemes like Universal Credit, a basic income does not involve a severe ‘poverty trap’ and thus, contrary to critics, increases the incentive to take low-paying jobs. This lecture includes findings from a series of BI pilots across the world which Dr Standing has been involved in.

A lecture by  Dr Guy Standing

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit:  gres.hm/basic-income

Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/support/ 

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