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A basic income grant for South Africa
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A basic income grant for South Africa

Guy Standing and Michael Samson
ILO
2003

Abstract

guaranteed income social implication economic implication poverty alleviation cost social security takeup financing taxation political aspect trade union role social movement South Africa
Comprises seven papers which explore the possible implementation of a solidarity grant or basic income grant paid to every individual as right of citizenship, without conditions. Analyses the social, economic and fiscal impact of such a grant and assesses its effectiveness in reducing poverty and eradicating destitution. Examines the financing of the grant, discusses the political aspect and considers the need for a civil society campaign for the grant.

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This output has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:

#1 No Poverty

Source: SDGs in the Output

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