Santa Fe will take part in an important national experiment that seeks to show how money can make a difference to people living on the edge of poverty.
It stems from a basic premise: To help poor people, give them money.
This is not about a universal basic income but, rather, a guaranteed income. Each month, a few hundred dollars is deposited into a bank account for people who are struggling. The cushion enables them to pay a high electric bill during a hot summer, cover unexpected medical costs or fix their car so they don’t miss work. Such an infusion […]
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