Jurgen De Wispelaere and Francesca Bastagli will explore the implications of Emergency Basic Income (EBI) for social protection systems and its relationship to Universal Basic Income (UBI). They will examine whether EBI can be integrated into existing programs, overcome barriers, and fuel changes towards more generous policies, while also discussing the divided opinions on whether […]
WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Workshop 1: Social Contract and Ubuntu - Individuality and communities illustrated by the example of UBI The first workshop aims to compare and contrast Ubuntu and Social contact. While Ubuntu originates from a communal standpoint, the social contract begins at the individual level. What can we learn from both Ubuntu and […]
WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Workshop 2: Gradualism in UBI, Social Protection and WEF Gradualism is a pivotal concept not just in policy implementation but also in understanding its effects. It contrasts with a "big bang" approach. Our workshop aims to explore the intricacies of gradualism, having UBI, social protection and water-energy-food as case studies. We […]
WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Workshop 3: Normative Social Experiments and UBI In the final workshop, we aim to discuss social contract experiments and their potential applications. We will provide a quick overview of the methodology, then delve into research ideas proposed by the participants and address questions regarding the method. Register for the Workshop using […]
Title: UBI in Central and Eastern Europe: Attention, Strategies and Reforms Date: 20th of June, 4:00 pm (UK time) Location: Zoom (Click here to join the meeting) Abstract: This talk will bring together speakers from three Central European countries to discuss the situation of UBI in their regions, focusing on the political atmosphere, […]
UBIMar/CEDE Methods Workshop - From Policy Puzzles to Research Strategies: Studying Municipal Social Policies in Maricá, Niterói and Beyond General Information Where? Universidade Federal Fluminense, Gragoatá, Bloco F, AuditórioWhen? Thursday, 27/06/2024 Further information available here Abstract As the first ever implemented basic income-inspired municipal social policy, the Renda Básica de Cidadania de Maricá (RBC) has […]
"Unconditional Freedom: Universal Basic Income and Social Power": Book Presentation with David Casassas on September 4, 2024 On September 4, 2024, the University of Freiburg (KG 1, HS 1016) will host the book presentation of "Unconditional Freedom: Universal Basic Income and Social Power." The event, organized in collaboration with FRIBIS, will feature the author David […]
Following the book presentation of Unconditional Freedom: Universal Basic Income and Social Power by David Casassas on September 4, 2024, the Freiburg Institute for Basic Income Studies (FRIBIS) is hosting an expert workshop titled "Basic Income as an Exit Device: Possibilities and Challenges" on September 5, 2024, at Freiburg University. Organizers: Jurgen De Wispelaere and […]
Prof. Alexander Spermann, Professor of Economics (FOM University Cologne) and labor market expert, will deliver a keynote speech at the FRIBIS Annual Conference 2024. Title: "Why a Partial Basic Income is a Political Option for Germany" Time: October 7, 2024, 3:30-5:00 PM (CEST) Location: Hybrid (HS 1221 and online) Abstract: According […]
Prof. Bernhard Neumärker, Professor of Economic Policy and Constitutional Economic Theory at the University of Freiburg and Head of FRIBIS, will deliver a keynote speech at the FRIBIS Annual Conference 2024: Title: "Real Freedom & New Ordoliberalism: The Case for a (Full) Basic Income" Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM (CEST) […]
Prof. Fabio Waltenberg, Associate Professor of Economics at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) in Niterói, Brazil, will deliver the final keynote speech at the FRIBIS Annual Conference 2024: Title: "Unconditional and permanent cash transfers paid in a local currency in Maricá, Brazil: Origins, evolution, diffusion, and preliminary evidence of the 'Citizens Basic Income'" […]
Prof. Dr. Jörg Althammer, Professor of Economic and Social Policy at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, will deliver a keynote speech at the FRIBIS Annual Conference 2024: Title: "A feasible UBI – unconditional, but inadequate?" Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:30-7:00 PM (CEST) Location: Hybrid (HS 1221 and online) Abstract: The […]
