Current and Recent Basic Income and Guaranteed Income Pilots in the United States

Desha Elliott (), Leah Hamilton () and Simone Smith ()
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Desha Elliott: Clark Atlanta University
Leah Hamilton: Appalachian State University
Simone Smith: Clark Atlanta University

Chapter Chapter 23 in The Palgrave International Handbook of Basic Income, 2023, pp 463-491 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract This chapter provides an overview of Basic Income and Guaranteed Income programmes currently or recently piloted across the United States. These programmes aim to provide cash transfers to individuals or families to address rising income inequality and poverty in America. Many were launched in direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The programmes vary in design, funding sources, and target populations, ranging from programmes focused on justice-impacted women, tech workers, and immigrant families. The chapter also raises important questions about the ideal design features of a permanent Basic Income, the policy vehicles for implementing such a programme, and ethical considerations for programme offboarding. Despite these open questions, the growing interest and support for Basic Income and Guaranteed Income programmes in the United States suggest that the movement will continue to gain traction and inspire the exploration of new ideas to promote economic well-being and equity for all Americans.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-41001-7_23

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