A Universal Basic Income: Theory and Practice in the Israeli Case
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Miki Malul
This article examines the implications of adopting differing versions of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in Israel. While the findings of the analysis indicate a taxed version of UBI would contribute to a greater extent to a decrease in poverty and income inequality than if this benefit were not taxed, the high cost of an effective UBI program would appear to be a serious obstacle for its implementation. The article then examines the possibility of enhancing the trickle-down effect of economic growth by offering the dividends of growth to Israel's citizens. The assumption here is that if all citizens engage in economic activity, under conditions of economic growth the state should distribute a portion of its tax revenues among shareholders (i.e., its citizens).
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Front Matter
- Content
- List of Contributors
- Research Article
- Basic Income or Caretaker Benefits?
- A Universal Basic Income: Theory and Practice in the Israeli Case
- A Universal Basic Pension for Europe's Elderly: Options and Pitfalls
- Book Review
- Review of Brian Steensland, The Failed Welfare Revolution: America's Struggle over Guaranteed Income Policy
- Review of Karl Widerquist, Michael Anthony Lewis and Steven Pressman (eds.), The Ethics and Economics of the Basic Income Guarantee
- Review of Pete Alcock, Understanding Poverty
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Front Matter
- Content
- List of Contributors
- Research Article
- Basic Income or Caretaker Benefits?
- A Universal Basic Income: Theory and Practice in the Israeli Case
- A Universal Basic Pension for Europe's Elderly: Options and Pitfalls
- Book Review
- Review of Brian Steensland, The Failed Welfare Revolution: America's Struggle over Guaranteed Income Policy
- Review of Karl Widerquist, Michael Anthony Lewis and Steven Pressman (eds.), The Ethics and Economics of the Basic Income Guarantee
- Review of Pete Alcock, Understanding Poverty
