Welfare for Markets: A Global History of Basic Income (The Life of Ideas)

Print length: 264 pages
Language: English
Publication date: 6 October 2024

Name: Welfare for Markets: A Global History of Basic Income (The Life of Ideas)
SKU: 9780226836720
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SKU: 9780226836720

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Explore the fascinating global history of basic income in “Welfare for Markets: A Global History of Basic Income.” Discover how this enduring idea, from ancient Rome to modern Silicon Valley, evolved as a market-friendly alternative to the welfare state. Authors Anton Jäger and Daniel Zamora Vargas meticulously trace its journey through policy debates in America and Britain, its resurgence after economic crises like 2008 and COVID-19, and its surprising appeal across the political spectrum. This insightful book reveals the profound cultural and political shifts surrounding basic income, making it essential reading for understanding contemporary economic and social policy debates. Ideal for readers interested in economic history, political theory, and the future of welfare at The Bookish Owl.

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