"Advocated (and attacked) by commentators across the political spectrum, paying every citizen a basic income regardless of their circumstances sounds utopian. However, as our economies are transformed and welfare states feel the strain, it has become a hotly debated issue. In this compelling...

This contribution advocates a political economy perspective on systems of well-being. I argue deeper regulatory features of human economy give rise to common institutions in areas such as education, work and care and that the constraints this imposes on governance explain how a more egalitarian...