Careers Image: © Christopher Hall/Stock.adobe.com The Finnish government has revealed the results of its two-year experiment, demonstrating improved wellbeing and autonomy in participants.
The results of Finland’s two-year basic income experiment have been published, providing insights into the effects of a flat monthly payment for unemployed people, provided by the country’s government. The findings show that despite minor impacts on employment rates of those receiving the basic income, recipients had a “perception of better mental and economic wellbeing”.
The experiment was put in place by the Finnish government and Kela, the social insurance institution for the country. It ran from 2017 […]
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