A macroeconomic perspective of establishing a basic income grant

A macroeconomic perspective of establishing a basic income grant
Economic Research Southern Africa
A macroeconomic perspective of establishing a basic income grant

Dec 15 2022 | 00:33:22

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Episode • December 15, 2022 • 00:33:22

Show Notes

Adopting a broader perspective of the macroeconomics of basic income support, this podcast captures the dynamic feedback mechanisms and trade-offs between redistribution, social relief and debt accumulation in the South African economy. Inspired by research in the Basic Income Support Research Project entitled “The macroeconomics of establishing a basic income grant in South Africa”, ERSA’s […]

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