After receiving $ 500 a month with no rules for using it in California for two years, 125 people in California paid off debts, got full-time jobs, and reported lower rates of anxiety and depression, according to a study published Wednesday.
The program in the Northern California city of Stockton was the most famous experiment in the US with a universal basic income, where everyone receives a guaranteed amount per month for free. The idea, enthusiastically announced by former Mayor Michael Tubbs in 2017, quickly gained momentum as it became a key part of Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Supporters say […]
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