A Basic Income is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without means-test or work requirement.

UBIdata: Data for Basic Income Research and Policy

At its most recent congress, BIEN launched UBIdata, an innovative new tool with a mission to match reliable information about basic income with a rapidly growing global user base of individuals and organisations eager to learn more. UBIdata gathers, processes and...
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Rentier Capitalism, the Precariat and Basic Income for China

Throughout history, capitalism has evolved, changing character and changing the class structure defining each era. The changes in the 20th century can be understood by reference to what Karl Polanyi called the Great Transformation. Briefly, in his formulation, in the 19th century, mainly in Britain, there was an initial period in the evolution of industrial capitalism that was dominated by financial capital, in which old systems of distribution, regulation and social protection were dismantled, in what we would call the pursuit of a ‘free market economy’. 
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Taiwan Makes History with Universal Cash Payment Plan

Taiwan is making history by sending out a one-time universal cash payment of $6,000 New Taiwan dollars (NTD) to every citizen “young and old.” This is the first time the country has implemented such a policy, and it comes as a result of excess tax revenue of $450...
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Join Hands & Hearts With BIEN

A convergence of various circumstances in the 21st century has made a Basic Income policyan achievable goal. Discussions and policy debates about Basic Income are taking place in countries across the world. We see this as an incredible opportunity for BIEN to...
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This South Korean Presidential Election is Vital

There are rare moments when a combination of threatening circumstances leads to a wonderful transformation that only a short time before would have been unimaginable. This year may be such a moment. The Republic of Korea could set an example to the world that would...
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UBI Lab Network online workshop on 5 November

UBI Lab Network online workshop on 5 November

Oct 27, 2025 |

As part of the Ethical Consumer Conference in London on 7 November 'How can we move beyond corporate power?' (https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/about/ethical-consumer-conference ) UBI Lab Network will offer an online workshop on 5 November, 16 - 17 hrs 'How a Universal...

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Why South Korea became a ‘hot spot’ for basic income

Why South Korea became a ‘hot spot’ for basic income

Oct 22, 2025 |

In a landmark event at Korea's National Assembly, Sarath Davala, Chairman of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), declared South Korea a "hot spot" in the global push for basic income. The forum, hosted by Hyosang Ahn, Chair of the Basic Income Korean Network...

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Claus Offe

Claus Offe

Oct 20, 2025 | ,

In memoriam On October 1, 2025, one of the co-founders of BIEN, Claus Offe died in Berlin, the city in which he was born on March 16,1940. He was one of Germany’s most distinguished sociologists, associated with the Frankfurt School of thought. He long identified...

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Oct 9, 2025 |

This post is not meant to change anyone's mind about the need for Universal Basic Income. If you don't support it, I'm not here today to convince you otherwise. This post is meant for all those who already know they, and everybody else, absolutely need UBI and who...

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