Ubi
Top economists back trans-Tasman bubble concept
International economist and author Steve Keen and former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell join the show to discuss the post-Covid-19 economic prospects for New Zealand and the trans-Tasman… Audio
Pros and cons of a UBI
Another discussion about whether a Universal Basic Income would work in New Zealand, this time Susan Edwards piece in Stuff. The interesting thing about this policy is that it is supported by people… Audio
Bo Rothstein: how refugees are helping Sweden's economy
Swedish political scientist Professor Bo Rothstein says Sweden's economy is booming and it could be because of the number of refugees the country takes, more than any other per capita. This is despite… Audio
UBI answer to broken system - economist
The time has come for a universal basic income, says British economist Guy Standing. Audio
Universal Basic Income
Chris Leitch of the Democrats for Social Credit outlines his party's formula to get UBIs off the ground. Audio
Political parties on UBI bandwagon
Labour, the Greens and the Opportunities Party are hot on universal benefits policies. Audio
Labour's health and education policies
Bernard Hickey on the Labour Party's health and education policies and how they'll be paid for.
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Debating the merits of a universal basic income
The Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan and inequality researcher Max Rashbrooke debate the merits of a universal basic income. Audio
Ontario to test free income in three of its cities
Ontario is rolling out a pilot universal basic income scheme in three of its cities to test if the extra funds will help improve job prospects and quality of life. Roughly 4-thousand recipients will… Audio
Tony Atkinson - Godfather of Inequality Studies
Sir Tony Atkinson has been called the godfather of inequality studies. He was a mentor to economist Thomas Piketty (author of the bestseller Capital in the 21st Century)and Nicholas Stern calls him… Audio