Participants described an increase in wellbeing A trial of universal basic income has found that while the scheme won’t help people find work, it will make them happier.
The Young Foundation carried out the research in 10 neighbourhoods in the Eix Besos area of north-eastern Barcelona .
It was a controlled experiment where 900 participants were offered a guaranteed income over 24 months.The trials took place in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, which caused a dramatic rise in unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and inequality in Barcelona. The trial took place in Barcelona (Getty Images) In May 2015, housing activist Ada […]
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