Shouldn't everyone receive a stake in society's wealth? Could we create a fairer world by guaranteeing income to all? What would this mean for our health, wealth, and happiness? Basic income is a revolutionary idea that guarantees regular, unconditional cash transfers from the government to all...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Basic Income - Its Meaning and Historical Origins -- Chapter 2 Basic Income as Social Justice -- Chapter 3 Basic Income and Freedom -- Chapter 4 Reducing Pover ty, Inequality and Insecurity -- Chapter 5 The Economic...