- Rather than savage cuts, Switzerland considers “Star Trek” economics "By gathering over 100,000 signatures activists have secured a vote by Switzerland’s parliament on an audacious proposal: providing a basic monthly income of about $2,800 U.S. dollars to each adult in the country" http://www.salon.com/2013/10/11/rather_than_savage_cuts_switzerland_considers_star_trek_economics/ 536 comments worldnews
- Switzerland to vote on $2,800 monthly ‘basic income’ for adults: More than 100,000 residents in Switzerland have signed a petition demanding that the government ensure a minimum monthly income of nearly $2,800 (2,500 Swiss francs) for all adults in the country. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/switzerland-to-vote-on--2-800-monthly-%E2%80%98basic-income%E2%80%99-minimum-for-adults-181937885.html 24 comments politics