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Basic Income Experiments: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Politics Still Matters

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Illustration of a gold coin marked "U" raining down from a cloud onto a group of people, with money flowing through a network to smartphones and a data server, representing the distribution of universal basic income.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Enrico Nichelatti, Heikki Hiilamo, and Olavi Kangas. Universal Basic Income (UBI) has become one of the most debated social policy ideas of our time. Proponents argue it can reduce poverty, strengthen economic security, and help workers… Continue reading Basic Income Experiments: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Politics Still Matters

The Very Early Antecedents of NEET: Understanding the Role of Birthweight

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Young adult standing outdoors at sunset, illustrating life-course transitions and the long-term factors that shape educational and labour market outcomes.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of Social Policy by Niko Eskelinen, Laura Salonen, Sanni Kotimäki, Matti Lindberg, and Juho Härkönen. Completing education, entering the labour market and achieving financial independence are key milestones in the transition to adulthood. When these transitions fail, the consequences can be severe and… Continue reading The Very Early Antecedents of NEET: Understanding the Role of Birthweight