Freedom and Security
Author | : T. Fitzpatrick |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1999-06-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780333983287 |
ISBN-13 | : 0333983289 |
Rating | : 4/5 (289 Downloads) |
Download or read book Freedom and Security written by T. Fitzpatrick and published by Springer. This book was released on 1999-06-23 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic income would be an income paid periodically and unconditionally to every man, woman and child as a fundamental right of citizenship and without reference to employment, marital and household status. It would be a means of ensuring the twin objectives of freedom and security for all. This book provides an introduction to the basic income debate, examining a range of arguments for and against, and so will be of interest to anybody concerned with the future direction of the welfare state.