Rendimento Básico Incondicional ou Universal

: características e desafios : uma análise à luz do conceito de Imposto Negativo sobre o Rendimento, de Milton Friedman

Abstract

has two main contributions: on the one hand, it provides a detailed asThis dissertation aims to provide a review of the State-of-the-Art on the main topics related to Universal Basic Income (UBI). This is achieved through the continuous dialogue between UBI and Milton Friedman’s Negative Income Tax (NIT). This dialogue supports the discussion of policy-relevant issues related to the guarantee of a minimum income. The dissertation consists of four Chapters. In Chapter 1, the purpose of the research is indicated and the subject under study is contextualized. Chapter II provides an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of UBI. Chapter III presents the motivations for its implementation, as well as the political and economic challenges which may arise. Chapter IV systematizes the conclusions allowed by the work carried out. The dissertation
sessment of the characteristics, implications and feasibility of implementation of UBI; on the other hand, bringing Friedman´s contribution into the discussion enables to analyse the concept of
UBI under a liberal economic approach.

Date of Award	6 Jul 2023
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	André Azevedo Alves (Supervisor) & Inês Gregório (Co-Supervisor)