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@article{ART002861955},
author={Jae-jin Yang and Yunmin Nam},
title={People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden},
journal={Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea},
issn={1229-8646},
year={2022},
number={29},
pages={45-79}

TY - JOUR
AU - Jae-jin Yang
AU - Yunmin Nam
TI - People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden
JO - Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea
PY - 2022
VL - null
IS - 29
PB - The Scandinavian Society of Korea
SP - 45
EP - 79
SN - 1229-8646
AB - The purpose of this study is to elucidate the Swedish people’s attitude toward universal basic income(UBI) and related tax increases, and to identify the factors affecting the attitude. Overall, the number of respondents who expressed opposition to the introduction of the UBI was significantly higher than that of those who expressed support. Also, a negative attitude toward tax increases and the NOOMP(Not Out of My Pocket) phenomenon were identified. Opposition to the related tax increase was greater than those in favor. When the introduction of a UBI was accompanied by tax increase, opposition grew even greater. In the case of tax increase for the UBI, they preferred to achieve it through corporate tax and income tax on the rich. In general, opposition against the UBI and related tax increases was higher than support. But the degree varied depending on ideological tendencies, perceptions of tax burden, and preparedness for income loss. The more progressive, the more supportive of basic income and related tax increases. Conversely, the greater the perception of tax burden, the higher the negative attitude toward the UBI and related tax increases. The greater the preparedness for income loss, the higher the opposition to basic income. Basic income provides cash indiscriminately regardless of social welfare needs. In terms of social welfare effects, it is very inefficient. This may be the reason why basic income is not considered as a policy alternative in most welfare countries, including Sweden. Moreover, public trust in Sweden’s existing social security system is higher than in any other country. Therefore, it is analyzed that support for the UBI is significantly low in Sweden. Moreover, the fact that Swedish people are already paying high taxes to achieve a high level of social protection seems to reinforce the negative attitude towards the introduction of the UBI because it requires unbearable tax increase.
KW - Sweden;Basic Income;Tax Increase;Social Security;Welfare State
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Jae-jin Yang and Yunmin Nam. (2022). People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden. Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea, 29, 45-79.

Jae-jin Yang and Yunmin Nam. 2022, "People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden", Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea, no.29, pp.45-79.

Jae-jin Yang, Yunmin Nam "People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden" Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea 29 pp.45-79 (2022) : 45.

Jae-jin Yang, Yunmin Nam. People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden. 2022; 29 : 45-79.

Jae-jin Yang and Yunmin Nam. "People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden" Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea no.29(2022) : 45-79.

Jae-jin Yang; Yunmin Nam. People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden. Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea, 29, 45-79.

Jae-jin Yang; Yunmin Nam. People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden. Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea. 2022; 29 45-79.

Jae-jin Yang, Yunmin Nam. People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden. 2022; 29 : 45-79.

Jae-jin Yang and Yunmin Nam. "People’s Attitude Toward Universal Basic Income and Tax Increase in Sweden" Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea no.29(2022) : 45-79.