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...

Over the last decade a large decline in union membership and influence has been observed in many countries. This observation has prompted many researchers to consider the means by which individual unions are able to mitigate the effects of less favourable economic and political conditions on...

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...