Aug 21, 2020

Making a universal basic income more equitable

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The $1,200 stimulus checks didn't go out to higher-income people — but they didn't go out to many lower-income people, too. Business as usual for Uber and Lyft in California ... for now. European economies run into new trouble.

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Other ride-hailing companies are closely watching Uber, Lyft and California

by Justin Ho

Aug 21, 2020

Competitors may look to start offering rides in the state.

A November ballot measure will give California voters a chance to weigh in on how drivers should be classified.

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New lockdowns, decreased business activity and massive borrowing: The current state of European economies

The BBC’s Andrew Walker reports.

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Reimagining the Economy

The need for an equity-based universal basic income

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin

Aug 21, 2020

José Quiñonez says a targeted, data-driven system will help us during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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