Basic Income Studies
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Welfare Discourse for Tomorrow
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Universal Basic Income (UBI) Research:
The journal investigates various aspects of UBI, including its feasibility, impacts, and societal implications, providing a platform for empirical studies and theoretical discussions. - Policy Evaluation and Experiments:
It emphasizes the evaluation of UBI pilot programs and experiments, analyzing outcomes, methodologies, and the lessons learned from diverse implementations across different contexts. - Socioeconomic Analysis:
The journal explores the socioeconomic effects of UBI, including its relationship with poverty alleviation, employment, and entrepreneurship, as well as its potential to promote social equity. - Political and Cultural Dimensions:
Research includes the political discourse surrounding UBI, examining public attitudes, social movements, and cultural narratives that shape the acceptance and implementation of UBI initiatives. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary research, integrating insights from economics, sociology, political science, and environmental studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of UBI.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecological and Sustainable Basic Income:
Recent publications have increasingly explored the intersection of UBI with ecological sustainability, examining how basic income can support environmental initiatives and address climate change. - Public Sentiment and Attitudes Towards UBI:
There is a growing focus on public perceptions and attitudes toward UBI, utilizing data from social media and surveys to gauge acceptance and the factors influencing public opinion. - Impact on Marginalized Groups:
Research on UBI's effects on vulnerable populations, such as women and indigenous communities, is gaining attention, highlighting the potential of UBI to address systemic inequalities. - Macroeconomic Implications of UBI:
Studies examining the macroeconomic aspects of UBI, including funding mechanisms and economic outcomes, are becoming more prevalent, reflecting an interest in the broader economic context of UBI. - Technological Unemployment and UBI:
The relationship between automation, technological unemployment, and the necessity of UBI is increasingly explored, as discussions on the future of work and economic security intensify.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives on Basic Income:
Discussions centered on the historical evolution of basic income concepts have decreased, possibly as researchers shift towards more contemporary evaluations and practical implementations. - Conditional Cash Transfers:
Research contrasting UBI with conditional cash transfer programs has waned, suggesting a potential consensus on the merits of unconditional approaches as UBI gains traction in policy discussions. - Theoretical Justifications for UBI:
While foundational theories remain important, the volume of research focused solely on justifying UBI from philosophical or ethical standpoints appears to be reducing, as empirical studies take precedence. - Comparative Analyses with Traditional Welfare Systems:
The comparative discussions between UBI and existing welfare systems are less frequent, indicating a possible shift towards more focused studies on UBI’s unique contributions rather than comparisons. - Longitudinal Studies on UBI Effects:
The frequency of longitudinal studies assessing the long-term impacts of UBI has decreased, which may limit understanding of its sustained effects over time.
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