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Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy,Used
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It may sound crazy to pay people an income whether or not they are working or looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to every individual, rich or poor, active or inactive, has been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth Galbraith. For a long time, it was hardly noticed and never taken seriously. Today, with the traditional welfare state creaking under pressure, it has become one of the most widely debated social policy proposals in the world. Philippe Van Parijs and Yannick Vanderborght present the most comprehensive defense of this radical idea so far, advocating it as our most realistic hope for addressing economic insecurity and social exclusion in the twentyfirst century.The authors seamlessly combine philosophy, politics, and economics as they compare the idea of a basic income with rival ideas past and present for guarding against poverty and unemployment. They trace its history, tackle the economic and ethical objections against an unconditional incomeincluding its alleged tendency to sap incentives and foster free ridingand lay out how such an apparently implausible idea might be viable financially and achievable politically. Finally, they consider the relevance of the proposal in an increasingly globalized economy.In an age of growing inequality and divided politics, when old answers to enduring social problems no longer inspire confidence, Basic Income presents fresh reasons to hope that we might yet achieve a free society and a sane economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy'? A: The book discusses the concept of providing an unconditional basic income to every individual, exploring its potential to address economic insecurity and social exclusion in modern society.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Philippe Van Parijs and Yannick Vanderborght, who present a comprehensive defense of the basic income idea.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 20, 2017.
- Q: In what format is 'Basic Income' available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the history of basic income, economic and ethical objections, and its viability in a globalized economy.
- Q: Is there any edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is published in its first edition.
- Q: Does the book address objections to basic income? A: Yes, it tackles common economic and ethical objections against the idea of unconditional income.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for readers interested in social policy, economics, and philosophical discussions on welfare and income.
- Q: How does the book relate to current social issues? A: It presents the basic income proposal as a potential solution to growing inequality and economic challenges faced in contemporary society.