How would providing UBI impact structural poverty?

Economic Research Southern Africa

Nov 22 2022 | 00:47:52

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Episode • November 22, 2022 • 00:47:52

Show Notes

This podcast adopts a refreshing view on what Universal Basic Income means for South Africa. Joined by Kelle Howson and Zimbali Mncube from the institute for Economic Justice, ERSA’s host delves into a broader sociological view which allows the benefits of a universal basic income to be explored beyond the well-known economic constraints like affordability. […]

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