Brian Steensland, Associate Professor of Sociology, Indiana University – Indianapolis

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Published: October 24, 2014

Open Philanthropy Project spoke with Professor Brian Steensland of Indiana University-Indianapolis as part of an Open Philanthropy Project investigation into the concept of a universal basic income (UBI). The conversation centered negative income taxes (NIT) – a form of UBI. Conversation topics included:

  • Reasons for a renewed interest in a NIT
  • Potential adverse impacts of a NIT
  • The prospects for a NIT in the US
  • Current advocates promoting a UBI

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