Money for everyone

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4473-1124-9
Verlag: Policy Press

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 658 g

Due to government cuts, the benefits system is currently a hot topic. In this timely book, a Citizen’s Income (sometimes called a Basic Income) is defined as an unconditional, non-withdrawable income for every individual as a right of citizenship. This much-needed book, written by an experienced researcher and author, is the first for over a decade to analyse the social, economic and labour market advantages of a Citizen's Income in the UK. It demonstrates that it would be simple and cheap to administer, would reduce inequality, enhance individual freedom and would be good for the economy, social cohesion, families, and the employment market. It also contains international comparisons and links with broader issues around the meaning of poverty and inequality, making a valuable contribution to the debate around benefits.

Accessibly written, this is essential reading for policy-makers, researchers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the future of our society and our economy

Autoren/Hrsg.

Torry, Malcolm

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Fragen & Probleme
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A note on terminology;

Imagine …;

How did we get to where we are now?;

Why do some reform proposals succeed, and some fail?;

How might we implement a Citizen’s Income?;

Has it ever happened?;

Criteria for a benefits system: coherence and administrative simplicity;

Criteria for a benefits system: the family, then, now, and in the future;

Criteria for a benefits system: incentives, efficiency, and dignity;

Criteria for a benefits system: the labour market, then, now, and in the future;

Would people work?;

Would a Citizen’s Income be an answer to poverty, inequality, and injustice?;

Who should receive a Citizen’s Income?;

Is a Citizen’s Income politically feasible?;

Can we afford a Citizen’s Income?;

Alternatives to a Citizen’s Income;

What can a Citizen’s Income not cope with?;

A brief summary;

Afterword.

Über Autor(innen)

Torry, Malcolm
Dr. Malcolm Torry is Director of the Citizen’s Income Trust and an honorary research fellow in the Social Policy Department at the LSE.

Dr. Malcolm Torry is Director of the Citizen’s Income Trust; he has first degrees in mathematics, theology, philosophy, and economics and management; and higher degrees in social policy and in theology. He has recently completed an honorary research fellowship in the Social Policy Department at the London School of Economics. He is Team Rector of the Church of England Parish of East Greenwich.