The case for universal basic income / Louise Haagh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haagh, Louise, 1967- author.

Series:

Case for series

The case for series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Income distribution.

Welfare state.

Distributive justice.

Physical Description:

x, 217 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; Medford, MA : Polity Press, 2019.

Summary:

"Advocated (and attacked) by commentators across the political spectrum, paying every citizen a basic income regardless of their circumstances sounds utopian. However, as our economies are transformed and welfare states feel the strain, it has become a hotly debated issue. In this compelling book, Louise Haagh, one of the world's leading experts on basic income, argues that Universal Basic Income is essential to advancing freedom and democracy in the twenty-first century. She shows that, far from being a silver-bullet that will transform or replace capitalism, or a sticking plaster that will extend it, it is a crucial element in a much broader task of constructing a democratic society that will promote human development and economic justice. She uses her unrivalled knowledge of the existing research to show how it can be implemented in a range of different contexts across the globe. This book will be essential reading for anyone who wants to get beyond the hype and properly understand one of the most important issues facing politics, economics and social policy today"-- Provided by publisher.

"In this book, Louise Haagh, an expert on basic income, argues that UBI is essential to advancing freedom and democracy in the 21st century. She shows that, far from being a silver-bullet that will transform or replace capitalism, it is a crucial element in a broader task of constructing a democratic society that will promote economic justice"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Basic income in time

Human development freedom

Democratic development.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Contents Chapter 1 Basic Income in Time Chapter 2 Human Development Freedom Chapter 3 Democratic Development Conclusion.

Other Format:

Online version: Haagh, Louise, 1967- Case for universal basic income.

ISBN:

9781509522958

1509522956

9781509522965

1509522964

OCLC:

1047531213