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Toward economic resilience: Why Bhutan needs Universal Basic Income over recurrent stimulus plans

Nov 02, 2024 5 mins read

For over a decade, Bhutan has implemented Economic Stimulus Plans (ESPs) in response to economic challenges, especially aiming to address issues like unemployment, poverty, and fiscal downturn caused by external shocks.

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