13 French departments want to try basic income

13 French departments want to try basic income

2018 is the year Universal Basic Income is getting into the news. There are a number of political races where one candidate discussed this as part of the platform. In France, even though that candidate is not in office, there are a number of departments that want to try the program.

The French are coming at it from a bit of a different angle. This means-tested automatic payment would, in their opinion, be more effective than current aid. They wish to submit an experimental law in the fall. These departments believe that a basic income would be a more effective […]

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