“They know exactly what they need to do. All they need is cash,” said one of the researchers behind the trial
14 Sep 2023 As well as reducing homelessness, the cash transfer increased mental wellbeing. Image: Frieda Spirit/flickr What if you gave homeless people £4,400 in cash? No strings attached, just a lump sum to see how it changes their lives. A group of researchers have done just that – and found that everybody benefits.
A landmark study in Canada found the $7,500 cash transfer shortened homelessness by 99 days per person, improved cognitive function and mood, and saved the state […]
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