A California City Is Gearing Up To Test Universal Basic Income

A California City Is Gearing Up To Test Universal Basic Income

For years, the citizens of Stockton, California, faced rampant unemployment, poverty and hardship. For some, a new experience could change that.

In the coming months, Mayor Michael Tubbs plans to launch a universal basic income test that, with no conditions or work requirements, will pay monthly to about 100 families over the next two years, according to the New York Times .

Through regular and unconditional government payments, people might be able to return to school or get out of their student debt. The extra money could become more spent with family or the ability to make meals healthier – the […]

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