Philippe Van Parijs and Yannick Vanderborght want the government to give you money: a frequent amount, in cash, that does not depend on your work situation, your age, whether you have many or few resources, whether you are a woman or a man. That is the basic income. The growing inequality in the distribution of wealth, the profound transformation in work that is producing various technological innovations, the failure of public policies against poverty are serious reasons to seriously explore this audacious measure, whose purpose is not only to It is sharing the fruits of economic progress, if not-something much more important-allowing each individual to effectively exercise their freedom. This volume describes the various basic income options, reviews their unique intellectual history and explores both their philosophical foundations and their financial and political viability. Find out how this radical proposal can contribute to building a free society and a sensible economy.