Basic Income Guarantee Your Right to Economic Security |
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Author:
| Sheahen, A. |
Series title: | Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-137-03159-4 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $32.00 |
Book Description:
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A Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) is the unconditional government-ensured guarantee that all citizens will have enough income to meet their basic needs without a work requirement. Significant questions include: Why should we adopt a BIG? Can the U.S. afford it? Why don't the current welfare programs work? Why not guarantee everyone a job? Would anyone work if his or her income were guaranteed? Has a BIG ever been tested? This book answers these questions and many more in simple,...
More DescriptionA Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) is the unconditional government-ensured guarantee that all citizens will have enough income to meet their basic needs without a work requirement. Significant questions include: Why should we adopt a BIG? Can the U.S. afford it? Why don't the current welfare programs work? Why not guarantee everyone a job? Would anyone work if his or her income were guaranteed? Has a BIG ever been tested? This book answers these questions and many more in simple, easy-to-understand language.