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UBI

IWA Analysis: Can Wales truly be radical?

The IWA’s Economic Policy Lead Harry Thompson takes a look at whether Wales’ fiscal framework truly allows transformative policy-making.

6th April (6th April)
  • Politics and Policy

Highlight on the UBI Debate (Part 2): The Welsh Government’s Pilot Risks Missing the Point of UBI

Dr John Ball argues that the proposed Basic Income Pilot is based on a flawed understanding of UBI that distorts its purpose.

6th September (7th September)
  • Politics and Policy

Highlight on the UBI Debate (Part 1): The Case for a Care Leavers Plus Pilot

In response to Harry Thompson’s piece on the Basic Income Pilot, Jonathan Rhys Williams, co-founder of UBI Lab Wales, champions a wider-ranging Care Leavers Plus pilot.

2nd September (3rd September)
  • Politics and Policy
Money spilling out of a jar

Basic Income Pilot: Mark Drakeford’s Controlled Experiment

Harry Thompson argues that the First Minister’s recent plan to trial a Basic Income Pilot has the potential to offer groundbreaking, real-life insights into the effects of the policy.

16th August (16th August)
  • Politics and Policy
A five pound bill covered with coins. Dr John Ball argues that the Welsh Government's proposed Universal Basic Income (UBI) falls at the first hurdle without major changes.

Universal Basic Income: Do It Right Or Don’t Do It At All

Dr John Ball argues that – without major changes – the Welsh Government’s proposed Universal Basic Income falls at the first hurdle.

17th June (1st June)
  • Politics and Policy

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