People Are Better Off With Universal Basic Income Than Unemployment Benefits, Says Study

People Are Better Off With Universal Basic Income Than Unemployment Benefits, Says Study

An extensive study on universal basic income claims that it is able to improve recipients’ mental and financial well-being. In addition, such a source of income is also found to have a positive impact on employment.

The study was conducted by Finland over two years in 2017 and 2018. During the time period, the Finnish government provided a monthly payment of €560 (~Rs 46,000) to 2000 unemployed people aged between 25 and 58 without any terms and conditions.

The monthly payments weren’t cut off even if an individual got a job or had a pay raise. The nationwide study was meant […]

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