There has been great interest in the relationship between immigration and the welfare state in recent years, and particularly since Alesina and Glaeser's (2004) influential work. Following literatures on solidarity and fractionalization, race in the U.S. welfare state, and anti-immigrant...

Die gemeinsame Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln und des Instituts für Wirtschafts- und Sozialpsychologie an der Universität zu Köln untersucht die negativen Auswirkungen staatlicher Eingriffe auf die Motivation und Leistungsfähigkeit der Empfänger staatlicher...

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a periodic cash payment to all residents in a jurisdiction without any obligations to fulfill. Universalism and unconditionality distinguish UBI from other redistributive policies that require means testing and behavioral conditions for cash benefits. Despite the...

Modern welfare policies are increasingly based on notions of reciprocity. Citizens on welfare benefits have to do something in return, e.g. volunteer work. Notwithstanding general public support, social philosophers have been critical on 'mandatory' activities in community programmes. So far,...