Tcherneva, Pavlina R.
The Case for a Job Guarantee (The Case For)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509542109
- author:
- Tcherneva, Pavlina R.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 18.9 x 13.1 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Economic Conditions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Case for a Job Guarantee by Pavlina R. Tcherneva is a compelling argument against the notion that unemployment is inevitable and necessary for economic growth. In this book, Tcherneva challenges conventional wisdom and presents a radical proposal: to provide a guaranteed employment opportunity in public service to anyone who needs it. Tcherneva outlines the benefits of the Job Guarantee, including its potential to address social and economic inequality, promote sustainable development, and create a more stable economy. She also provides a blueprint for implementing this policy within the context of a Green New Deal. This concise primer is an essential guide to understanding the advantages of one of the most transformative public policies being discussed today. For those interested in social justice and building a fairer economy, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of alternative economic models and their potential to create positive change.