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New universal basic income 'would be giving people money who do not need it'

Workers could have their wages taxed at 40pc to pay for a new universal basic income. This would be under proposals examined in a new ESRI report today. But, is it feasible? Senator Regina Doherty and Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst for...

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18.15 20 Dec 2022


New universal basic income 'would be giving people money who do not need it'


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18.15 20 Dec 2022


Workers could have their wages taxed at 40pc to pay for a new universal basic income. This would be under proposals examined in a new ESRI report today. But, is it feasible?

Senator Regina Doherty and Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst for Social Justice Ireland joined Jonathon Healy on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...


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