“The ethical and philosophical justifications for basic income – social justice, freedom and economic security – have been well established. They are… — Guy Standing Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
What we can say with confidence is that the technological revolution is worsening inequality, due mostly to mechanisms that limit free markets.… — Guy Standing Change Copy Share Image
“While there are reasons to be sceptical about the predicted technological dystopia that has prompted many high-tech plutocrats to come out in… — Guy Standing Industrial revolution Copy Share Image
“Selective paternalism, for those on low incomes or for other groups needing state assistance, is perhaps even worse than general paternalism, since… — Guy Standing Copy Share Image
A democratically governed national fracking fund should be set up, perhaps similar to what Norway and Alaska have. Areas of drilling should… — Guy Standing Beyond Copy Share Image
Many low-income people in the U.S.A. charged with a crime opt to plead guilty to a lesser offence because they cannot afford… — Guy Standing Cannot Copy Share Image
“Ironically, opponents of basic income on the grounds that it would lead to a dismantling of the welfare state tend to support… — Guy Standing Leadership Copy Share Image
Globalisation began what should be called the Great Convergence, creating a globalising labour market in which wages in emerging market economies slowly… — Guy Standing Europe Copy Share Image
“Although reducing poverty, economic insecurity, malnutrition and ill-health should be the primary driving forces, an additional factor is the stress being placed… — Guy Standing Developing countries Copy Share Image
“The first basic income pilot in a developing country was implemented in the small Namibian village of Otjivero-Omitara in 2008–9, covering about… — Guy Standing Collective action Copy Share Image
“Leaving aside instrumental reasons for supporting a basic income, the thrill lies in the potential to advance full freedom and social justice,… — Guy Standing Adventure Copy Share Image
“Reformers must be able to pre-empt the expected jibes over lack of ‘reciprocity’, affordability, inducement to laziness, ‘something for nothing’ and cash… — Guy Standing Enjoying life Copy Share Image
“The importance of ethical governance, exemplified by the Norwegian Pension Fund, is highlighted by a deplorable UK government proposal in 2016 to… — Guy Standing Five years Copy Share Image
If the scale of gas is anything like the claims made by its advocates, it has major implications for the economy and… — Guy Standing British Copy Share Image
Chronically insecure people easily lose their altruism, tolerance, and respect for non-conformity. If they have no alternative on offer, they can be… — Guy Standing Altruism Copy Share Image
Every time a government minister or spokesman lauds Magna Carta, let us boo or hiss. Shame them. And let us celebrate what… — Guy Standing Celebrate Copy Share Image
If you're healthier, you tend to have a lower demand for health services. — Guy Standing Demand Copy Share Image
Collective action remains the best way of renewing the march towards the great trinity of liberty, equality, and solidarity. — Guy Standing Best Copy Share Image
People, in general, want to improve their lives and the lives of their children and other loved ones. — Guy Standing Children Copy Share Image
What distinguishes a commons is that it is not private property, does not have a price, and is oriented towards 'use value'… — Guy Standing Exist Copy Share Image
The evidence shows if you give people security, they become better people. They develop their talents. They become better citizens. — Guy Standing Better Copy Share Image
“It was Ephialtes, in fact, who initiated democratic reforms that involved paying citizens for jury service. Shortly afterwards, he was assassinated (allegedly… — Guy Standing Ancient greek Copy Share Image
“To be free in the republican sense, people must have adequate resources enabling them to make reasonable choices, whatever the preferences and… — Guy Standing Decision making Copy Share Image
“The experience of cash transfer programmes and basic income pilots is that, for the most part, the money is spent on ‘private… — Guy Standing Education Copy Share Image
