Full Access or Full Employment: The Macroeconomics of UBI
Seminar

2024-03-26 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
https://www.hgsss.org/full-access-or-full-employment-the-macroeconomics-of-ubi/
Henry George School of Social Science
Phone:(212) 889-8020
Website:https://www.hgsss.org/
Address: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

FULL ACCESS OR FULL EMPLOYMENT: THE MACROECONOMICS OF UBI

Universal Basic Income (otherwise known as basic income, or UBI) is a regular cash payout delivered to all on an unconditional basis, without means-test or work requirement. In popular discourse, UBI is often framed as a supplement or alternative to existing social safety net programs. This talk will present a different perspective, and explore the potential of UBI as an alternative form of macroeconomic policy: a different way of managing aggregate spending, the money supply, and overall financial conditions.

The speaker, Derek Van Gorder is an independent scholar and co-founder of the Greshm Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting serious discussion on the economics of Universal Basic Income. He is currently writing a series of essays on the mechanics of UBI policy. Recorded discussions and debates with Derek relating to economics can be found on his YouTube channel.

Instructor: Derek Van Gorder

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM ET

Location: ONLINE via Zoom

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Note: This is an online event. After registration, the Zoom link, along with the Meeting ID and Passcode, will be provided via email the day of the session.

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