Universal basic income policies and their potential for addressing health inequities: Transformative approaches to a healthy, prosperous life for all

Summary:

This discussion paper by WHO Europe is based on a broad literature review, including academic literature, policy documents, impact evaluations from Universal Basic Income (UBI) pilot approaches, and other similar programmes. The paper explores the context factors shaping the case and conditions for basic income reform, and discusses some of the controversies and challenges around UBI as concrete policy measures.

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