The role of research in the basic income debate in the UK

Malcolm Torry

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Abstract: This paper will explore a variety of aspects of the current debate on Basic Income in the UK. It will survey the different kinds of research that have been carried out, and will identify where research results have informed the debate, where they have been abused, and where they have been ignored. It will discuss the importance of clear definitions, and of choosing appropriate research methods. International comparisons will be offered where appropriate. Three different kinds of research that will be important to future debate on Basic Income will be discussed: microsimulation modelling, pilot projects, and public opinion surveys.

Keywords: basic income; microsimulation; pilot projects; public opinion surveys (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E6 N0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10 pages
Date: 2020-12-07
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Published in LSE Public Policy Review, 7, December, 2020, 1(2). ISSN: 2633-4046

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