Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy
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Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy is a book that systematically defends the idea of an unconditional universal basic income as a foundation for greater freedom, equality, and economic stability.
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Target entity: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy Context triple: [Philippe Van Parijs, notableWork, Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy]
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Target entity: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy Target entity description: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy is a book that systematically defends the idea of an unconditional universal basic income as a foundation for greater freedom, equality, and economic stability.
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A.
Post-scarcity economics
Post-scarcity economics is a theoretical economic system in which technology and productivity are so advanced that most goods and services are abundant, making traditional notions of scarcity, prices, and wage labor largely obsolete.
-
B.
Economics for the Common Good
Economics for the Common Good is a book by Nobel laureate Jean Tirole that explains how modern economic thinking can be used to address major social challenges and improve public policy.
-
C.
Good Economics for Hard Times
Good Economics for Hard Times is a popular economics book by Nobel laureates Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo that examines contemporary social and economic challenges through rigorous empirical research and accessible analysis.
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D.
An Inquiry into Well-Being and Destitution
An Inquiry into Well-Being and Destitution is an influential economic and philosophical treatise that rigorously examines the concepts of welfare, poverty, and inequality within a comprehensive theoretical framework.
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E.
The Case for Socialism
The Case for Socialism is a political work advocating socialist principles and critiquing capitalist society, published in the mid-20th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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economics book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ political philosophy book ⓘ |
| addresses |
ethical justifications for basic income
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financing mechanisms for basic income ⓘ labor market effects of basic income ⓘ political feasibility of basic income ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
defend universal basic income as a foundation for economic stability
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defend universal basic income as a foundation for greater equality ⓘ defend universal basic income as a foundation for greater freedom ⓘ |
| arguesAgainst |
means-tested welfare-only systems
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workfare requirements ⓘ |
| author |
Philippe Van Parijs
NERFINISHED
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Yannick Vanderborght NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre |
political economy
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public policy ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
ebook
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hardcover ⓘ paperback ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
comparative policy analysis
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normative political theory ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
basic income debate
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liberal egalitarianism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
economic equality
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social justice ⓘ unconditional basic income ⓘ universal basic income ⓘ welfare state reform ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comprehensive treatment of ethical and economic arguments for basic income
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systematic defense of universal basic income ⓘ |
| proposes |
unconditional cash payments to all individuals
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universal basic income as a right of citizenship ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2017 ⓘ |
| publisher | Harvard University Press NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
free society
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sane economy ⓘ |
| supports |
decoupling income from employment
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individual freedom to choose work and leisure ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
academics
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general educated readers ⓘ policy makers ⓘ |
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Subject: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy Description of subject: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy is a book that systematically defends the idea of an unconditional universal basic income as a foundation for greater freedom, equality, and economic stability.
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Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy
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