There is empirical evidence on how the implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) affects labor supply. Studies have shown that UBI can have both positive and negative effects on labor market activity. On the positive side, UBI can strengthen the position of employees, particularly women, by providing greater psychological comfort and enabling more effective forms of work such as remote or part-time work . However, there can also be negative labor supply responses to UBI. Some studies have found that universal cash transfers can discourage recipients, especially women with young children, from working, leading to a decrease in […]
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