Derek Van Gorder

is a writer, researcher and co-founder of The Greshm Institute, a nonprofit think tank whose mission is to investigate the macroeconomics of Universal Basic Income (UBI).Derek's work applies Consumer Monetary Theory (CMT) to explore the economic and social implications of UBI policy.

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Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income (otherwise known as basic income or UBI) is a regular income provided to every person without means test or work requirement.While often discussed as an alternative to welfare or a response to technological unemployment, UBI can also be viewed as macroeconomic policy: something intended to benefit the average person by improving access to goods and services more generally.

Working Papers

• Calibrated Basic Income (2025)

Calibrated Basic Income is a macroeconomic policy concept in which an adjustable UBI supports consumer incomes. The objective of this policy is to normalize markets, improving labor market efficiency and consumer outcomes in the process.