This course explores the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its potential to address economic security issues globally. Participants will learn about the origins and workings of UBI, its pros and cons, and previous tests conducted to understand its impact. The course discusses the role of automation in shaping the UBI conversation and examines ongoing social experiments like GiveDirectly's initiative in Kenya. The teaching method includes panel discussions and analysis of real-world experiments. The course is designed for individuals interested in economics, social welfare, and the future of work.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Introducing our speakers
What is Universal Basic Income
What is a Universal Basic Income
Why Cash
Give Direct
Shifts in Conversation
DC on the Hill
US vs Emerging Markets
Cash Evidence
stigmatization
Bill Gates onUBI
inclusivity
UVI
Incremental steps
Can giving away free money save us
How isUBI a tech issue
What about exponential innovation
RCTs
Lessons from Social Security
Bringing Evidence to the Debate
Speed of the Conversation
AssetBased Approach
Call to Action
Taught by
SXSW
