This paper discusses the definition and modelling of a universal basic income (UBI). After clarifying the debate about what a UBI is and presenting the arguments in favor and against, an analytical approach for its assessment is proposed. The adoption of a UBI as a policy tool is discussed with...

This paper discusses the definition and modelling of a universal basic income (UBI). Afterclarifying the debate about what a UBI is and presenting the arguments in favor and against,an analytical approach for its assessment is proposed. The adoption of a UBI as a policy tool isdiscussed with...