by Citizens' Income Trust | May 29, 2013 | News
An event, at the London School of Economics on Thursday 27th June at 6 pm, will launch the publication of the book, Money for Everyone: Why we need a Citizen’s Income, by Malcolm Torry, and published by the Policy Press.
Money for Everyone
According to the publisher:
“Due to government cuts, the benefits system is currently a hot topic. In this timely book, a Citizen’s Income (sometimes called a Basic Income) is defined as an unconditional, non-withdrawable income for every individual as a right of citizenship. This much-needed book, written by an experienced researcher and author, is the first for over a decade to analyse the social, economic and labour market advantages of a Citizen’s Income in the UK. It demonstrates that it would be simple and cheap to administer, would reduce inequality, enhance individual freedom and would be good for the economy, social cohesion, families, and the employment market. It also contains international comparisons and links with broader issues around the meaning of poverty and inequality, making a valuable contribution to the debate around benefits. Accessibly written, this is essential reading for policy-makers, researchers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the future of our society and our economy.”
The author, Dr. Malcolm Torry, is Director of the Citizen’s Income Trust. He has first degrees in mathematics, theology, philosophy, and economics and management; and higher degrees in social policy and in theology. He has recently completed an honorary research fellowship in the Social Policy Department at the London School of Economics. He is Team Rector of the Church of England Parish of East Greenwich.
For an initial period the book can be ordered at a reduced price (£19.99 rather than £24.99) on the Policy Press website: www.policypress.co.uk.
If you would like to attend the launch then please email info@citizensincome.org to book your place and receive further information.
by Sandro Gobetti | Apr 23, 2013 | News
On April 24th a lesson about Citizen’s Income will be held at the Faculty of Law of Università degli Studi di Perugia (University of Perugia). The lesson will be lectured by Giuseppe Bronzini who is a Judge in the Supreme Court of Cassation in Italy, and the coordinator of the scientific committee of BIN Italia. The event was organised by the University of Perugia, and specifically by Professor Tamar Pitch who is chair of Philosophy of Law.
https://www.bin-italia.org/
by Karl Widerquist | Apr 18, 2013 | Research
Philippe Van Parijs
“Rediscovering The Utopian In Europe: An Interview With Philippe Van Parijs,” Global: The Global Journal. March 26, 2013
According to the author, “Philippe Van Parijs is a central figure in the worlds of philosophy and politics alike. Described by Amartya Sen as ‘one of the most original and creative thinkers of our time,’ he is famous for his defense of a Universal Basic Income – an unconditional monthly grant allocated to all – as the best expression of social justice and freedom. Building on the thought-provoking exchange between Francis Fukuyama and Jürgen Habermas published in May, this special extended interview challenges us to imagine a fairer future for the European project.”
https://theglobaljournal.net/article/view/1038/
by Yannick Vanderborght | Mar 11, 2013 | News
Following an interdisciplinary perspective (law, history, philosophy and sociology), this international symposium aims to clarify the relationships between activation policies, right to work and freedom of work. One prospective session will discuss two alternatives to the current “activation model”: the basic income guarantee and the employment guarantee (with Yannick Vanderborght from Louvain University, and Phil Harvey from Rutgers University respectively).
Further details and registration at: https://www.uclouvain.be/431261
by Sandro Gobetti | Mar 6, 2013 | News
[BIN-Italia – January 2013]
BIN Italia presented its latest book at Sala delle Carte Geografiche in Rome on January 15th. The book, entitled Reddito minimo garantito, un progetto necessario e possibile [Guaranteed Minimum Income, a feasible and necessary project] was published by Edizioni Gruppo Abele.
The book is the result of a research carried out by BIN Italia. It looks at the experiences of guaranteed minimum income in force in many European countries, it tells about the experimentation of implementing a guaranteed minimum income in some Italian regions, and finally it suggests a possible way to implement a national law on guaranteed minimum income in Italy by making suggestions and proposals, giving insights, and providing analyses.
The book presentation was followed by a debate moderated by Marta Bonafoni who is an independent journalist at Radio Popolare Roma. Luigi Ferrajoli (Italian jurist, and Professor of Philosophy of Law at University of Rome “Roma Tre”), Maria Rosaria Marella (Professor of Private Law at the University of Perugia), Stefano Rodotà (Italian jurist, and Professor of Law at University of Rome “La Sapienza”), Massimiliano Smeriglio (Town Councillor for Labour Policies at Provincia di Roma), and Nicola Zingaretti (Governor of the Province of Rome) took part in the debate. The authors of the book also took part in the event.
The book presentation was broadcast on Radio Radicale, and reported on UniRoma TV.
The report (in Italian) of the book presentation is online at:
https://www.uniroma.tv/video.asp?id=22041
The radio broadcast (in Italian) is available online at:
https://www.radioradicale.it/scheda/370485
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