A renda básica universal como política pública de base constitucional: o caso do município de Maricá (RJ)

Abstract

This article intends to approach the path of adoption of the Universal Basic Income (RBU) effective as a public policy option truly capable of promoting social justice, one of the dictates of the Brazilian economic order. Therefore, as for the methodology, a bibliographical review was carried out followed by a single case study. In summary, the different concepts about the ideal of social justice, the need for its positivization and its insertion as a constitutional dictate of the economic order were worked, also passing through the elucidation of the evolutionary historical path of the Economic Constitution. Then, concepts related to the field of public policies in general and public policies for income transfer were discussed. In a specific topic, the basic income was conceptualized, presenting its panorama in the Brazilian legal system. Finally, a single case study was carried out on the implementation of the RBU in the Municipality of Maricá/RJ, exemplifying its concrete adoption as a public policy. It was concluded that the universal basic income can appear as a leading instrument in the journey towards achieving social justice and human dignity. However, it was pointed out that this instrument should not be the only state action in this regard, and should be included and complemented by public policy projects in other segments.