Abstract
‘Citizen’s Basic Income’ (also known as ‘Universal Basic Income’ or simply ‘Basic Income’) is a social policy that can radically transform work-leisure dynamics. A rise in the level of economic development in recent decades has brought an era of prosperity and higher standards of living for some, while leaving behind a significant proportion of individuals in financial insecurity and uncertainty. This is evident from rising inequality, poverty and homelessness, even in some of the most develo...
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‘Citizen’s Basic Income’ is a social policy that can radically transform work-leisure dynamics
The book follows a standard textbook style of prose and adopts a multidisciplinary approach for analysis, as indicated in the subtitle of the book. It is suitable for readers who are new to the concept of Citizen’s Basic Income (CBI), or those who wish to explore the ways in which such a far-reaching policy may impact on various spheres of social and economic organisation
Torry is well placed to comment on the history and development of the idea of CBI through his decades of involvement in the Basic Income movement in the UK
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‘Citizen’s Basic Income’ ( known as ‘Universal Basic Income’ or ‘Basic Income’) is a social policy that can radically transform work-leisure dynamics. Electronic reference Arya Pillai, “Malcolm TORRY, A Modern Guide to Citizen’s Basic Income: A Multidisciplinary Approach”, International Review of Public Policy [Online], 3:1 | 2021, Online since 15 March 2021, connection on 17 June 2021. Book Review Malcolm TORRY, A Modern Guide to Citizen’s Basic Income: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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