scholarly journals Good and Bad Times of Social Innovations: The Case of Universal Basic Income in Finland

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pertti Koistinen ◽  
Johanna Perkiö
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Agenda Setting ◽  
Social Security Reform ◽  
Basic Income ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
Social Innovations

AbstractThis article draws on innovation and agenda-setting theories to identify critical points in the realization of basic income in Finland. Our empirical data comprise 13 models of either unconditional basic income or social security reform proposals with some similarity to basic income. The models examined were published in Finland between 1984 and 2011. Using these data, we build a conceptual framework that enables us to discuss the role of the content, players, political and macro-economic context, and public interpretations in the successes and failures of the basic income initiatives.

Why a citizens' basic income? A question of gender equality or gender bias

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailsa McKay
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Social Security Reform ◽  
Basic Income ◽  
Minimum Income ◽  
Fixed Set ◽  
The Future ◽  
Advanced Capitalist

Current debates concerning the future of social security provision in advanced capitalist states have raised a citizens' basic income as a possible reform package: a proposal based on the principles of individuality, universality and unconditionality, ensuring a minimum income guarantee for all members of society. Arguments in favour of a citizens' basic income have traditionally been contrived within a fixed set of parameters associated with a particular view of the principles of economic organization.That is, a citizens' basic income is considered a model for social security reform that conforms to market based structures of exchange, particularly those associated with the market for labour, and as such contributes positively to the efficient functioning of capitalist economies. This article highlights the 'gender blind' nature of such debates and presents a case for a citizens' basic income based on a more inclusive notion of citizenship.

scholarly journals The Declining use of the Term Market Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Nunan
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Market Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Research Sector ◽  
Future Success ◽  
Core Activity ◽  
Contemporary Context

This paper analyses the use of the term ‘market research’ in a contemporary context. Although the term is well established as an industry definition, its use and meaning have become increasingly contested. This study brings together empirical data from a range of sources that reflect key stakeholders within the market research sector. Findings suggest that the term ‘market research’ has become increasingly marginalised amongst these key stakeholders. Few of the leading research firms use this term to describe their core activity, and data suggest that wider use of the term has declined over the past decade. Where ‘market research’ is used, the term is typically demoted to describing a set of skills rather than a strategic concept around adding value. A number of explanations for this are explored, including isomorphism among research firms, the role of research in generating value, and the broader economic context in which research takes place. Finally, the paper considers whether continuing use of the term is beneficial to the future success of the research sector.

The Changing Role of Women and Social Security Reform

Social Work ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Brooks Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Social Security Reform ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Changing Role

Stepping in the Shoes of Leaders of Populist Right-Wing Parties

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanda Jetten ◽  
Rachel Ryan ◽  
Frank Mols
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Growth Condition ◽  
Baseline Condition ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Economic Context

Abstract. What narrative is deemed most compelling to justify anti-immigrant sentiments when a country’s economy is not a cause for concern? We predicted that flourishing economies constrain the viability of realistic threat arguments. We found support for this prediction in an experiment in which participants were asked to take on the role of speechwriter for a leader with an anti-immigrant message (N = 75). As predicted, a greater percentage of realistic threat arguments and fewer symbolic threat arguments were generated in a condition in which the economy was expected to decline than when it was expected to grow or a baseline condition. Perhaps more interesting, in the economic growth condition, the percentage realistic entitlements and symbolic threat arguments generated were higher than when the economy was declining. We conclude that threat narratives to provide a legitimizing discourse for anti-immigrant sentiments are tailored to the economic context.

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