Article critical of Universal Basic INcome approach (UBI), as relevant
for India. Any reactions from those on these lists who understand the
UBI debate?
http://www.thehindu.com/opinio
The growing chorus for a universal basic income is a ruse to eliminate or roll back significantly the public distribution system and signature welfare programmes
The idea of a universal basic income (UBI) has been gaining ground
globally. While Switzerland held a referendum on it last year (it was
voted down), Finland introduced it earlier this month. Media reports
suggest that the government of India’s flagship Economic Survey this
year is likely to endorse the UBI, setting the stage for its
introduction.
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In fact food support should be strengthened and coupled with other social welfare programs related to health and education. Brazil's Fome Zero/ Bolsa Familia is a good example of how to do that.
LINK FOR Brazil's Fome Zero/ Bolsa Familia:
http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/21244/1/From%20Fome%20Zero%20to%20Bolsa%20Familia%20(LSERO).pdf
http://www.inter-reseaux.org/IMG/pdf/Note_FaimZe_ro_Sept2012_EN_vp.pdf
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In fact food support should be strengthened and coupled with other social welfare programs related to health and education. Brazil's Fome Zero/ Bolsa Familia is a good example of how to do that.
LINK FOR Brazil's Fome Zero/ Bolsa Familia:
http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/21244/1/From%20Fome%20Zero%20to%20Bolsa%20Familia%20(LSERO).pdf
http://www.inter-reseaux.org/IMG/pdf/Note_FaimZe_ro_Sept2012_EN_vp.pdf
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