Promoting income security as a right : Europe and North America / edited by Guy Standing.

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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : Anthem, 2004.
Description
vii, 601 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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    "This book is about an idea that has a long and distinguished pedigree, the idea of a right to a basic income. This means having a modest income guaranteed - a right without conditions, just as every citizen should have the right to clean water, fresh air and a good education." "The case for and against the right to basic income security is considered in this book. It argues that there should be a guaranteed basic income as a citizenship right, paid to each individual, regardless of marital status, work status, age or sex. Some chapters argue that existing selective schemes for income protection are ineffectual, costly and misleading: other chapters present alternative rationales and philosophical justifications for moving towards a new form of universalism based on citizenship economic rights." "Promoting Income Security as a Right, whose contributors include many distinguished economists, philosophers and other social scientists from across Europe and the USA, will appeal to academics and policymakers alike."--Jacket
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references.
    Contents
    • Basic income as a right
    • Rationales for basic income
    • Legitimizing basic income politically
    • Building towards basic income
    • National and regional initiatives.
    ISBN
    • 1843311518 ((pbk.))
    • 9781843311515
    LCCN
    2004484969
    OCLC
    56463799
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