Is Italy’s Citizen’s Income a Step in the Right Direction?

The Basic Income Podcast
The Basic Income Podcast
Is Italy's Citizen's Income a Step in the Right Direction?
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Italy’s Five-Star Movement rose to power campaigning on a host of proposals, chief among them a “citizen’s income,” a cash assistance program. While there are obvious thing to like about the program, there are problematic elements as well, including the inclusion criteria, and what recipients have to do to stay on the program. Owen and Jim break down the program and discuss whether or not the program should be seen as a step in the right direction.

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