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Inequality Crisis: Author Proposes Universal Basic Income Solution

2/3/2026

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Kate Pickett, author of The Spirit Level, argues in her new book that inequality is a major social issue in the UK and predicts a range of social problems.
She notes that inequality has decreased since 2008 while GDP growth has stagnated.
She proposes Universal Basic Income as a solution, but critics say it overstates benefits and does not eliminate the need for means-testing.

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Kate Pickett, author of The Spirit Level, argues in her new book that inequality is a major social issue in the UK and predicts a range of social problems.
She notes that inequality has decreased since 2008 while GDP growth has stagnated.
She proposes Universal Basic Income as a solution, but critics say it overstates benefits and does not eliminate the need for means-testing.