Programmes like the Hong Kong government’s plan to give cash subsidies to every adult permanent resident offer some insight into how a universal basic income could work. Photo: Bloomberg
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Coronavirus response shows how universal basic income can improve life for everyone
- Subsidies given to firms and individuals to protect livelihoods during the pandemic offer insight into how a universal income can be implemented intelligently and successfully
- An unconditional recurring payment to every member of society will help everyone meet their basic needs and restore dignity
Programmes like the Hong Kong government’s plan to give cash subsidies to every adult permanent resident offer some insight into how a universal basic income could work. Photo: Bloomberg
