Description
Book SynopsisFor anyone new to the subject of Citizen's Income, or who wants to introduce friends, colleagues or relatives to the idea, this valuable guide will be essential reading, offering a convincing case for a Citizen's Income and a much needed resource for all interested in the future of welfare in the UK.
Trade Review"Packed with easy-to-grasp arguments written with clarity from an elegantly simple, practical point of view." Basic Income European Network
"A most impressive book...its deceptive simplicity and admirable clarity conceal the fact that Torry has a sound knowledge of the intricacies of the UK benefits system and the human condition" -John Macnicol, Citizens Income
"Provides a clear and incisive contribution to what may become one of the most critical social policy debates of the current era." Professor Hartley Dean, London School of Economics and Political Science
"All your questions about Citizen’s Income are answered in this book by Malcolm Torry, a world expert on the subject. Each myth and misunderstanding, whether from a right- or a left-wing perspective, is clearly and succinctly dealt with." Professor Jay Ginn, King’s College London
Table of ContentsThe constituents of benefits and tax systems, and the UK as an example A: The economy B: A changing society C: Administration D: Politics E: Ideas
