Why We Need a Citizen's Basic Income

Reviews / Votes

'A well-written, accessible and convincing introduction to the concept, rationale and challenges of basic income. It also offers an entry for the lay person, academic and engaged practitioner and policymaker into the literature and discourse that is increasingly illuminating and promoting this contribution to a better nation and world.' Citizen's Income "... comprehensive and pragmatic examination ...thoughtful, clearly written, and can be adapted to suit a range of audiences. Its strength is in its practicality and push for experimentation." Basic Income Studies "...a nuanced and convincing account of how policy design and implementation issues could play out in practice, while at the same time acknowledging real limits and barriers to feasibility. The book is underpinned by high-quality scholarship throughout, and will appeal especially to those studying or otherwise interested in UK social policy." Journal of Social Policy "Torry's book deserves to become a standard introduction to the Citizen's Income debate." Social Policy and Administration on Money for everyone "Malcolm Torry certainly shows how to make [universal basic income] a reality." LSE Review of Books on Money for everyone "Introduces the Citizen's/Basic Income concept with clarity and thoroughness and provides a measured and authoritative contribution to what is now a fast-moving global debate." Hartley Dean, London School of Economics