Tentative Conclusions

Abstract

Tentative conclusions are drawn:

• The Basic Income debate is increasingly extensive and deep;

• Definitions must be clear;

• Three questions characterise the current debate: Is Basic Income a good idea? Is it feasible? How would we implement it?

• The questions need to be answered in every different context;

• It will always be a particular Basic Income scheme that would or would not be a good idea, feasible, and implemented.

• The prevailing political, social and policy context will largely determine the feasibility of Basic Income and the effects that it might have;

• Further research is always required;

• Every country needs a long-term institution to develop research and the debate ethos.

• Implementation of Basic Income will be difficult, but the likely beneficial effects mean that the debate is worth pursuing.