Universal Basic Income: An instrument of social policy to fight the COVID-19 crisis. The case of Mexico

Authors

  • Manuel Ignacio Martínez Espinoza Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas

Keywords:

social policy, universal basic income, poverty, money transfers, Mexico

Abstract

In this essay, the Universal Basic Income (UBI) is analyzed as a feasible measure of social policy to fight the strains of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus pandemic efficiently in Mexico. The text develops its arguments in four sections. The first one presents the multilateral emergency situation originated by the COVID-19, which pushes for appropriate and contextualized measures. The second one is a reflection on the characteristics, benefits and obstacles of an UBI as a tool for strengthening social policy. The third one studies the possibility of implementing the UBI in Mexico, presenting its advantages, challenges and suggesting schemes for its execution. The essay closes with a final reflection in order to support the implementation an UBI in Mexico. Keywords: social policy, universal basic income, poverty, money transfers, Mexico

Author Biography

Manuel Ignacio Martínez Espinoza , Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas

Professor of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT by its Spanish acronym) commissioned to the Center of Higher Studies of Mexico and Central America of the Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas (Chiapas University of Sciences and Arts, CESMECA-UNICACH by its Spanish acronym).

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Published

2020-12-01

How to Cite

Martínez Espinoza , M. I. (2020). Universal Basic Income: An instrument of social policy to fight the COVID-19 crisis. The case of Mexico . Journal of Public Governance and Policy: Latin American Review, (6), 153-175. Retrieved from https://journalofpublicgovernance.cucea.udg.mx/index.php/jpgp/article/view/7880

Issue

No. 6 (2020): Journal of Public Governance and Policy: Latin American Review

Section

Case Studies

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