Basic income

Philippe van Parijs

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6h 24m

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Basic income

by Philippe van Parijs

2017

Harvard University Press

384

9780674052284

0674052285

Description

Providing a basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, was advocated by Paine, Mill, and Galbraith but the idea was never taken seriously. Today, with the welfare state creaking, it is one of the world's most widely debated proposals. Philippe Van Parijs and Yannick Vanderborght present a comprehensive defense of this radical idea.--

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How many pages are in Basic income?

This edition of Basic income has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Basic income?

For most readers, Basic income typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.

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What is the word count of Basic income?

The estimated word count for Basic income is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Basic income?

Basic income was written by Philippe van Parijs.

When was Basic income published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.