A superb forensic analysis of universal basic income schemes leaving no stone unturned.

Malcolm Dean, former Guardian social policy editor

Every so often, an idea bubbles up which becomes impossible to ignore. Downes and Lansley could not be more timely in curating this urgent conversation

Tom Clark, Editor, Prospect Magazine

This book offers many fresh and stimulating perspectives on basic income. It challenges us to rethink the future of our societies.

Johanna Perkiö, University of Tampere, Finland

Changes to the nature of work means that innovative thinking is urgently needed and the idea of a universal basic income has to be explored. A vital read.

Helena Kennedy QC

It's fantastic to have such a rich, multi-faceted book on the global basic income discussion. All the more welcome for not shying away from some of its harshest critics.

Barb Jacobson, Basic Income UK

An excellent overview of the basic income debate, recommended reading for anyone who wants to delve deeper into one of the most exciting ideas of our time.

Rutger Bregman, author of Utopia for Realists

An inclusive assessment that marries keen enthusiasm for UBI with fair-minded acknowledgement of its practical and political difficulties. This book will swiftly become the go-to source for all things UBI.

David Walker, co-author of Unjust Rewards, contributing editor Guardian Public