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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Switzerland’s bold step to hold a vote on an unconditional basic income for all, though defeated, carries the seeds of a futuristic vision that could one day see the light of day. The move deserves plaudits in a country that has achieved a high degree of economic and social development often looked up to even by the developed world.
The Swiss rejected the proposal to give 2,563 Swiss Francs to every adult and 625 Francs to each child as a basic income irrespective of the person’s employment status. Proponents of the interesting proposal — a first in any country — said that in an economic climate with high unemployment, a guaranteed basic income would go a long way in reducing uncertainty.
In liberal direct democracies like Switzerland, people often do not work because they have to earn a salary, they do it out of passion or a liking for the vocation. The degree of social development in the country, which has always remained politically neutral and out of multilateral alliances, is unparalleled. An industrial society that has produced international names in precision engineering, watches and feeds the best chocolate to the world, Switzerland epitomises the state of a nation which is a universe away from other countries. While countries grapple with poverty, misery and corruption, the Swiss strive to better the living conditions of citizens and expatriates alike.
It is easy to imagine the result of a similar vote in any other country. Not only would it be approved by a thumping majority, citizens, lawmakers and all other sections of society would try to maximise the size of the dole irrespective of liquidity.
The Swiss referendum can be seen as a move towards a post-industrial society in a country that has transcended social, economic and political barriers. Endowed with ethereal beauty and a small population, the country is the dream destination of tourists and is associated with a tranquil culture.
The referendum, rejected by about 77 percent of voters, has set a good example in the field of public policy. Finland is also toying with a similar idea. The day when robots would replace human beings in Scandinavian states may not be very far. Paying human beings for work then may become increasingly meaningless.
If this comes true, people would gravitate towards a line of work that gives them pleasure and not only an income. This might sound ambitious and unachievable, but is certainly feasible.
The Swiss rejected the proposal to give 2,563 Swiss Francs to every adult and 625 Francs to each child as a basic income irrespective of the person’s employment status. Proponents of the interesting proposal — a first in any country — said that in an economic climate with high unemployment, a guaranteed basic income would go a long way in reducing uncertainty.
In liberal direct democracies like Switzerland, people often do not work because they have to earn a salary, they do it out of passion or a liking for the vocation. The degree of social development in the country, which has always remained politically neutral and out of multilateral alliances, is unparalleled. An industrial society that has produced international names in precision engineering, watches and feeds the best chocolate to the world, Switzerland epitomises the state of a nation which is a universe away from other countries. While countries grapple with poverty, misery and corruption, the Swiss strive to better the living conditions of citizens and expatriates alike.
It is easy to imagine the result of a similar vote in any other country. Not only would it be approved by a thumping majority, citizens, lawmakers and all other sections of society would try to maximise the size of the dole irrespective of liquidity.
The Swiss referendum can be seen as a move towards a post-industrial society in a country that has transcended social, economic and political barriers. Endowed with ethereal beauty and a small population, the country is the dream destination of tourists and is associated with a tranquil culture.
The referendum, rejected by about 77 percent of voters, has set a good example in the field of public policy. Finland is also toying with a similar idea. The day when robots would replace human beings in Scandinavian states may not be very far. Paying human beings for work then may become increasingly meaningless.
If this comes true, people would gravitate towards a line of work that gives them pleasure and not only an income. This might sound ambitious and unachievable, but is certainly feasible.
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