The idea of basic income, once tepidly welcomed in social-democratic circles, is now gaining momentum in Europe. A basic income consists in an unconditional and universal form of social assistance. Even venture capitalists (e.g. Y Combinator) are considering creating market-based basic income measures. This private version of a basic income without a welfare state, however, […]
Lorenza is a social policy scholar, researching and writing on comparative social policy in Europe, austerity, young adults, higher education and welfare state changes.