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Universal Basic Income and Work in Catholic Social Thought

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Catholic social thought (CST) has obvious resonance with universal basic income proposals, due to the tradition’s insistence on basic needs as human rights, comfort with government redistribution, and preference for programs that promote the agency of individuals and local communities, among other similarities. However, some CST scholars believe basic income challenges dearly held values of the tradition. This essay examines both views, concluding that basic income can comport with CST’s view of work, correctly understood.

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  • Kate Ward, 2020. "Universal Basic Income and Work in Catholic Social Thought," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 79(4), pages 1271-1306, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:79:y:2020:i:4:p:1271-1306
    DOI: 10.1111/ajes.12353
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