Universal Basic Income as an instrument of regional development policy: a micro–macroeconomic analysis for Scotland
研究了苏格兰实施区域特定普遍基本收入对经济活动水平和分配的影响，发现虽然能改善家庭公平，但可能损害经济活动，除非有社会契约或生产力大幅提升。
Regional development now encompasses inclusive growth so that welfare spending becomes a potentially important policy for regions with devolved powers. Universal Basic Income (UBI), an unconditional payment to all citizens, has been gaining traction, including internationally. We provide a system-wide analysis of a region-specific UBI for Scotland on the level and distribution of regional activity. Using both micro- and macroeconomic models, we find that although UBI has a beneficial effect on equity among households, it may adversely impact the level of economic activity unless there is a social contract in place and/or there is a substantial stimulus to productivity.