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1. Universal Basic Income: Pathway to a healthy society?

September 22, 2021 • LSE Department of Health Policy • Season 1 • Episode 1

Countries across the world have seen surges in popularity for new financial redistributive policies that aim to tackle inequalities in a completely new way. By refocusing the debate around health, my guests argue Universal Basic Income can create a healthier, more sustainable world for individuals and society.

Hosts

Dr Rocco Friebel

Tom Hannah

Guests

Professor Matthew Johnson (Professor in Politics, Lancaster University)

Michael Pugh (Director and co-founder of Basic Income Conversation)

Production

Producer: Jordi Corominas

Audio Editor: Paula Brujats

References (Introduction)

Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccZ53UVhYxk&t=7s)

BBC

Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6HPdNBicM8)

Matt Orfalea

Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7gKGq_MYpU&t=28s)

JRC Clips

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TED

Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TYpKy-Gsw8)

TED