Empirical Research on an Unconditional Basic Income in Europe

The unconditional basic income (UBI) has attracted renewed attention in academia, as well as in public discussions in recent years, and much has been written on the possible consequences of a UBI. However, this is the first book focusing on the UBI in Europe that offers empirical research findings. It includes a survey on preferences for a UBI in the EU; an assessment of the political feasibility of a UBI in the EU; field studies in the Netherlands and Scotland; and the findings of laboratory experiments. Presenting contributions from Dutch and international researchers, this book provides scientific answers to the question of whether a UBI is desirable and feasible in Europe.

Lei Delsen was an Associate Professor of Socio-Economic Policy at the Department of Economics at Radboud University, Nijmegen. He retired June, 2018. He has published numerous articles in scientific and professional journals and edited several scientific volumes, covering topics such as social security, labor market economics and welfare economics. His current research interests include work-life balance, retirement from work, choices within pension schemes, responsible investment, and the relationship between globalization and the national welfare states.