Universal Basic Income: Pennies from Heaven by Paul O’Brien – review

Universal Basic Income: Pennies from Heaven by Paul O’Brien – review

This book contains many arguments in favour of a universal basic income (or UBI), which would provide everyone with enough money to live in a modest way, with no strings attached and the right to work if you want to do so.

It begins with an interesting exploration of the reasons why we work. O’Brien lists some questions that he believes should be asked about work:

1. Do I like to do it? 2. Is it something that develops my abilities and positive qualities (creative, caring, intellectual, problem-solving, and so on)? 3. Does it help – or at least refrain from […]

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