Discover 'The Case for Universal Basic Income,' a groundbreaking book by Louise Haagh, where she presents a compelling argument for Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a solution for contemporary social and economic challenges. This insightful read explores why a basic income for every citizen is not just an idealistic concept but a necessary framework for enhancing freedom, ensuring human development, and bolstering democracy in the 21st century. Advocates and critics alike will find Haagh's analysis invaluable, as she draws on extensive research to delve into the transformative potential of UBI in our rapidly changing economies.

With detailed exploration of UBI's design and implementation across various global contexts, this book sheds light on the critical issues related to social equality and humanist justice during times of public austerity and governance crises. The rich blend of theoretical insights and practical implications makes this book essential for policymakers, economists, and anyone passionate about social justice and welfare reform.

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ISBN: 9781509522965
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509522965
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140


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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 freedom, human development 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 social equality and humanist justice. She uses her unrivalled knowledge of the existing research to unearth key issues in design and implementation in a range of different contexts across the globe, highlighting the potential and pitfalls at a time of crisis in governing and public austerity.


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.