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Universal Basic Income - What Everyone Needs to Know (R) (Hardcover)
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Universal Basic Income - What Everyone Needs to Know (R) (Hardcover)
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From Finland to Kenya to Stockton, California, more and more
governments and private philanthropic organizations are putting the
idea of a Universal Basic Income to the test. But can the reality
live up to the hype? The motivating idea of a Universal Basic
Income (UBI) is radically simple: give people cash and let them do
whatever they want with it. But does this simple idea have the
potential to radically transform our society? Is a UBI the ultimate
solution to the problem of poverty? Is it the solution to
automation-induced unemployment? Can it help solve gender and
racial inequality? This book provides the average citizen with all
the information they need to understand current debates about the
UBI. It recounts the history of the idea, from its origins in the
writings of 18th century radical intellectuals to contemporary
discussions centered on unemployment caused by technological
advances such as artificial intelligence. It discusses current
pilot programs in the United States and around the world, including
how much (or little) we can learn from such experiments about how a
large-scale UBI would fare in the real world. It explores both the
promises and pitfalls of a UBI, taking seriously the arguments of
both supporters and detractors. It also explains why the UBI has
attracted supporters from all across the ideological spectrum-from
conservatives to liberals, libertarians to socialists-and what the
implications of this fact are for its political future. How much
would a UBI cost? Who would be eligible to receive it? Would it
discourage work? Would people squander it on drugs and alcohol?
Would it contribute to inflation? And how is it different from
existing social welfare programs? This book provides an objective,
expert guide to these questions and more, and is essential reading
for anyone seeking to understand what could be the 21st century's
most important public policy debate.
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