Basic Income

“Guy Standing makes the case for universal basic income in this compelling and thoughtful book.”—Sam Altman, President of Y Combinator

“The world needs an honest and informed primer on the idea of basic income, and there’s no one better to write it than Guy Standing.”—Robin Chase, co-founder of Zipcar and author of Peers, Inc.

“Basic income is an idea whose time for serious debate has come. Guy Standing illuminates the way in this lucid and well-argued book.”—Simon Johnson, author of 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown

"The social and economic disruptions created by the Fourth Industrial Revolution make it imperative that we explore new models of providing opportunity, social justice and security to all citizens, including via a universal basic income. In Basic Income, Guy Standing provides a compelling and thoughtful review of the motivations and options for as well as common objections to universal basic income, making this an important book for anyone interested in ensuring we collectively create an inclusive, human-centered future."—Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum

“This book is the most comprehensive guide ever written on basic income, and offers both a history and a road map forward to a more just and economically sustainable future.”—Andy Stern, author of Raising the Floor: How a Universal Basic Income Can Renew Our Economy and Rebuild the American Dream