From Marginal Idea to Contested Alternative: Recent Developments and Main Arguments in the German Debate

Sascha Liebermann ()
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Sascha Liebermann: Alanus University for Arts and Social Sciences

Chapter Chapter 11 in Political Activism and Basic Income Guarantee, 2020, pp 209-227 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract In Germany, Basic Income has been discussed publicly since 2004. While the debate had its ups and downs especially concerning media attention, BI, however, still is contested but recognized as one major alternative to the existing welfare system. In this chapter, I will trace very briefly the beginning of the debate from 2003 till 2011, then turn to developments from 2010 on and have a look at where the debate stands today. Instead of presenting contested concepts, I will offer a general idea of prevailing arguments and objections. By doing so I will provide an overview of rather strong and weak arguments pro BI including some which are misleading. Finally, I will draw conclusions of the debate and will have a look at prospects of BI in Germany.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-43904-0_11

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