Finland’s two-year pilot scheme started in January 2017, making it the first European country to test an unconditional basic income. LONDON – The Finnish government has decided not to extend a basic income trial which has drawn much international interest, reported British media.
Finland’s two-year pilot scheme started in January 2017, making it the first European country to test an unconditional basic income.
A random sample of 2,000 unemployed people aged 25 to 58 have been paid a monthly 560 euros (S$907), with no requirement to seek or accept employment. Should they find a job during the two-year trial, they still […]
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