A universal basic income should be introduced in the UK. How far do you agree with this statement?

Instructions

Aim: to answer an essay question related to a subject module using sources to support your ideas. This is to demonstrate your ability to incorporate and synthesise source material through summary and paraphrase, and to reference appropriately using in-text citations and a reference list. You are expected to write in your own words and in an appropriate style. Task: ? Answer the question (see page 4) ? State the topic and focus of the assignment ? Briefly outline your point of view (thesis statement) ? Give an overview of the organisation of your assignment Introduction ? Including different points of view on the question, divide your answer into paragraphs, making the topic of each paragraph clear Main body ? Support the points in each paragraph with relevant information/opinions from a minimum of 3 sources and a maximum of 7 sources (including at least one of the provided sources) ? Comment on/evaluate the information/opinions from the source(s) ? Summarise the key points in your assignment ? Give your answer to the question __________________________________________________________________ Conclusion Word count: 1000-1500 words (+/- 10% is not permitted) Word count includes all text, headings, quotations and in-text citations: it excludes cover sheet, contents page and reference list) Format: Word-processed, printed double-sided Arial font, size 12, 1.5 line spacing Cover sheet (provided on ELE) completed and stapled to submission Contents page and section headings Pages numbered Word count (record on cover sheet) Source 1 Universal basic income: The view from Finland. Shaw, J. 2018https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-42988734 Source 2 Is Finland’s basic universal income a solution to automation, fewer jobs and lower wages? Sodha, S. 2017https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/19/basic-income-finland-low-wagesfewer-jobs Source 3 Five reasons why universal basic income is a bad idea. Goldin, I. 2018.https://www.ft.com/content/100137b4-0cdf-11e8-bacb-2958fde95e5e