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PublisherBristol University Press

ISBN-101447374002

ISBN-139781447374008

eBay Product ID (ePID)14070922551

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Number of Pages148 Pages

Publication NameBasic Income : the Policy That Changes Everything

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPublic Policy / General, Poverty & Homelessness, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare

Publication Year2025

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science

AuthorDaniel Nettle, Elliott Johnson, Kate Pickett, Matthew Johnson, Howard Reed

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0 in

Item Weight6.2 Oz

Item Length0.9 in

Item Width0.6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Basic income is an ethical imperative, a matter of common justice, freedom and basic security. In our Age of Uncertainty, it is the only policy that could give credence to so-called 'securonomics'. This book shows it is also a matter of mental and physical health." Guy Standing, author of Basic Income: And How We Can Make It Happen, "This book is a real achievement: using astute modeling and pathbreaking arguments around health and economy, the authors make the clearest case yet for a basic income. If you are a sceptic or an advocate, you need to read this." Will Stronge, The Autonomy Institute "This is a wise little book on the prospects of basic income in the UK. It shows that we would be much better off introducing a robust income floor now than picking up the pieces once people are already hurt and ill from the consequences of income poverty. It frames basic income as a public health measure and shows how it can help us build healthier communities." Juliana Bidadanure, New York University School of Law, "Basic income is an ethical imperative, a matter of common justice, freedom and basic security. In our age of uncertainty, it is the only policy that could give credence to so-called 'securonomics'. This book shows it is also a matter of mental and physical health." Guy Standing, author of Basic Income: And How We Can Make It Happen "This accessible and clearly written book brings an original public health lens to the case for a basic income." Baroness Ruth Lister of Burtersett, "Just as it was once thought impossible that we would pay unemployment benefit to those without work, so too many cannot imagine the implementation of basic income. You don't need to be in that group: read this book!" Danny Dorling, University of Oxford, "Basic income is an ethical imperative, a matter of common justice, freedom and basic security. In our Age of Uncertainty, it is the only policy that could give credence to so-called 'securonomics'. This book shows it is also a matter of mental and physical health." Guy Standing, author of Basic Income: And How We Can Make It Happen "This accessible and clearly written book brings an original public health lens to the case for a basic income." Baroness Ruth Lister of Burtersett, "Just as it was once thought impossible that we would pay unemployment benefit to those without work, so too many cannot imagine the implementation of basic income. You don't need to be in that group: read this book!" Danny Dorling, University of Oxford "Universal Basic Income: A common sense policy and a common sense exploration of how transformational it would be for society." Dave Beck, University of Salford, "This book is a real achievement: Using astute modelling and pathbreaking arguments around health and economy, the authors make the clearest case yet for a basic income. If you are a sceptic or an advocate, you need to read this." Will Stronge, The Autonomy Institute, "This book is a real achievement: using astute modeling and pathbreaking arguments around health and economy, the authors make the clearest case yet for a basic income. If you are a sceptic or an advocate, you need to read this." Will Stronge, The Autonomy Institute, "Basic income is an ethical imperative, a matter of common justice, freedom and basic security. In our Age of Uncertainty, it is the only policy that could give credence to so-called 'securonomics'. This book shows it is also a matter of mental and physical health." Guy Standing, author of Basic Income: And How We Can Make It Happen "This accessible and clearly written book brings an original public health lens to the case for a basic income." Professor the Baroness (Ruth) Lister of Burtersett

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal362.582

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. Why basic income? 2. Securing the basics: reducing poverty 3. Freedom from stress 4. Changing behaviour and strengthening communities 5. Care across generations 6. A collective return on investment 7. If you like basic income, you're in the majority Conclusion

SynopsisThe book takes as its starting point the Health Case for Basic Income research group's model of impact. The book works through real world examples of how basic income transforms almost all aspects of society in ways that are irreversible and concludes that the scientific and policymaking debate on basic income highlights the reasons for our age of crisis. In terms of that conclusion, the book illustrates that academics apply totally bizarre standards of causality and evaluation that only exist within a liberal democratic context and that they themselves dismiss as soon as people talk about international development; and people have become incapable of understanding the possibility of there being divergent material interests in society. This is a defining contribution to public understanding of basic income that builds on and brings together the team's programme of research., In recent years, Basic Income has risen up the political agenda with successful trials being run in different countries, but does it have the potential to transform the economy? Drawing on the expert author team's multidisciplinary research programme, the book uses real world examples to show how basic income irreversibly improves almost all aspects of society. It traces distinct, but related, pathways from the input of money to the output of improved health, wellbeing, education, employment and civic activity. Using a model of impact to provide an accessible account of transformation in behaviour, relationships and institutions, it shows that reducing poverty through basic income increases access to better food, housing and other goods, frees people from domination and promotes long-term thinking and action. Together these improve individual and collective experiences, charting a pathway to a society rebuilt through a single policy. This is a defining contribution to public understanding of basic income that highlights the reasons for our age of crisis., Basic income can no longer be dismissed as a utopian idea -- it's being tested worldwide. But can it truly transform economies and societies? This book dives into real-world examples, revealing how basic income reshapes lives. It explores the ripple effects of financial security--better health, stronger communities, more education, meaningful work, and engaged citizenship. By breaking the cycle of poverty, basic income unlocks access to essentials like food and housing, empowers people, and fuels long-term thinking and entrepreneurship Tying together theory with groundbreaking evidence from real-world trials, this book shows why basic income isn't just possible--it's the vital solution to our age of crisis, paving the way for a fairer society.