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*[http://www.basicincome.org Basic Income Earth Network] | *[http://www.basicincome.org Basic Income Earth Network] | ||
*[http://www.basicincomeireland.com Basic Income Ireland], contains BIEN 2008 congress papers and presentations | |||
*[http://www.bepress.com/bis Basic Income Studies: An International Journal of Basic Income Research] | *[http://www.bepress.com/bis Basic Income Studies: An International Journal of Basic Income Research] | ||
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The Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN; until 2004 Basic Income European Network) is a network of academics and activists interested in the idea of a universal basic income, i.e. a guaranteed minimum income based solely on citizenship and not on work requirement or charity. It serves as a link between individuals and groups committed to or interested in basic income, and fosters informed discussion on this topic throughout the world. Their website defines a basic income as "an income unconditionally granted to all on an individual basis, without means test or work requirement."
Formed in 1986, BIEN held its first international conference in Louvain-la-Neuve in September of that year. It expanded its scope from Europe to the Earth in 2004. From 1988 they published a newsletter three times per year; however, this has now been discontinued and replaced by an electronic newsletter distributed every second month. BIEN's secretaries have been Walter van Trier (1986-1994), Philippe van Parijs (1994-2004), David Casassas (2004-2008) and again Philippe van Parijs (2008-).
See also
External links
- Basic Income Earth Network
- Basic Income Ireland, contains BIEN 2008 congress papers and presentations
- Basic Income Studies: An International Journal of Basic Income Research