Why guaranteed income is affordable, effective and just
Estimated Read Time:
1 minute
Estimated Read Time:
1 minute
Episode synopsis
This episode features President Michael Benarroch in conversation with economist and academic director of Manitoba Research Data Centre Evelyn Forget. Together they’ll discuss how a basic income guarantee is not only possible and affordable, but an effective and just way to reduce poverty in Canada.
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Music
Adrenaline Rush by Will Bonness, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Music.
About What’s the Big Idea?
What’s the Big Idea? is an award-winning podcast hosted by University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch. Each episode features conversations with big thinkers from the UM community who are contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of people everywhere. It is produced by the University of Manitoba in partnership with Everything Podcasts.
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