Exploring the Conceptualization and Factors of Basic Income Feasibility: A Systematic Literature Review

Warchałowski Przemysław ()
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Warchałowski Przemysław: Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, 49605 University of Warsaw , ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927, Warsaw, Poland

Basic Income Studies, 2025, vol. 20, issue 2, 219-281

Abstract: Basic Income (BI) has attracted significant interest in recent years, with the debate gradually shifting from theoretical considerations to practical research focused on policy implementation. One of the primary criticisms of BI remains its perceived infeasibility, yet the existing literature lacks a structured analysis of this issue. The main objective of this systematic literature review is to address this gap by reviewing current conceptualizations of BI feasibility and the factors that influence it. The review offers both quantitative insights that present numerical data on the analyzed studies, and qualitative analysis of two main themes: conceptualization of BI feasibility, and factors determining BI feasibility. The study clarifies feasibility types used in the literature and identifies key factors for policymakers to utilize in pushing for BI’s realization. The findings highlight the interdependence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, emphasizing the role of context and policy design in shaping BI’s feasibility.

Keywords: feasibility; viability; Basic Income; systematic literature review; policy; factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1515/bis-2024-0002

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