Routledge Ethics and Economics of Basic Income Guarantee - Routledge

Explore the multifaceted debate surrounding universal basic income with this comprehensive examination from Routledge's Alternative Voices in Contemporary Economics series. As governments worldwide reconsider their income support systems, this book traces the basic income guarantee concept from its eighteenth-century origins through its prominent political discussions in the 1970s and beyond. The volume addresses the political, sociological, economic, and philosophical dimensions of unconditional income grants, offering scholars and policymakers an alternative perspective to conventional welfare reforms. Ideal for economics students, policy analysts, and anyone interested in the intersection of social security, labour economics, and contemporary economic theory, this work provides essential context for understanding why basic income remains a compelling policy proposal in modern debates about poverty alleviation and economic security.