An income of one's own: a radical vision of welfare policies in Europe and beyond
Author(s)
Robeyns, IngridEditor(s)
Sweetman, CarolinePublication date
2001-03-01
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Gender & DevelopmentDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
In this article, I discuss a radical proposal to combat poverty and unemployment: the establishment of a state-funded 'basic income' for every citizen. This would be independent of sex, age, need, family responsibilities, or employment status. Here, I outline the basic income proposal, and the debates in the countries where it is currently being discussed. This proposal is not only of interest to the richest countries; southern countries are also interested in it as a method of combating poverty. I discuss different arguments put forward for a basic income, and relate these to ethical and moral questions. I also discuss ways of financing the proposal. Finally, I ask whether a basic income is a desirable policy for women, or whether additional concerns can be raised from a gender perspective. This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. For the full table of contents for this and previous issues of this journal, please visit the <a href="http://www.genderanddevelopment.org">Gender and Development</a> website.Pages
8ISSN
1355-2074EISSN
1364-9221ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/13552070127729