Sunday, February 26, 2012

Peter Cooper — Preliminary Observations on Implementing a JIG


I have suggested in recent posts that both freedom and equality would be promoted by ensuring that all individuals: (i) are guaranteed a job if they want one; and (ii) can opt out of paid employment if they wish. The first ideal would be met by a job guarantee and the second by an unconditional basic income scheme. Accordingly, I am in favor of a combined job or income guarantee in which all adult citizens are guaranteed a job and/or basic income as a matter of right. This raises questions about the implementation of such a policy.
Read it at heteconomist.com
Preliminary Observations on Implementing a JIG
by Peter Cooper

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