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EDITORIAL: Universal basic income fails universally

EDITORIAL: Universal basic income fails universally

(Getty Images) Free money makes people less likely to work. If common sense doesn’t convince you of that, a new study should.

In July, a National Bureau of Economic Research paper looked at the effects of a guaranteed income program run by two nonprofits . The initiative gave $1,000 a month for three years to 1,000 low-income individuals. As a control group, 2,000 individuals received $50 a month. It was “the largest unconditional cash transfer program evaluated by a randomized controlled trial” in the United States, according to researchers

The stakes of this experiment are significant. Those behind these guaranteed income […]

Macquarie University and Challenger partner on Australia’s first retirement income study on customers

Research reveals mental health, enjoyment, and financial security as top benefits of guaranteed income in retirement.

– August 2, 2024 —

An Australian first study from Macquarie University’s School of Psychological Sciences has revealed mental health, enjoyment, and financial security are key benefits to incorporating guaranteed income and annuities into retirement plans.Partnering with Challenger, Australia’s largest retirement income provider, the study focused on ~1000 Challenger customers aged over 60.Two-thirds of respondents proactively chose to enter retirement (either partially or fully), with ‘financial stability’, ‘enjoying retirement while health allowed’ and ‘eligibility to access super’ the lead factors in decision making.The study’s […]

Universal Basic Income 2024: What is South Africa UBI, Benefits, New Grants and Eligibility

Universal Basic Income 2024: What is South Africa UBI, Benefits, New Grants and Eligibility

The South African Government plans to stop the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant and replace it with Universal Basic Income (UBI). This change, led by the African National Congress (ANC), aims to provide financial support to all eligible individuals aged 18 to 59. This shift is the most significant change in South Africa’s social assistance policy.

Universal Basic Income 2024

The ANC is exploring the possibility of converting the SRD grant into a permanent and all-encompassing UBI program. Many people view Universal Basic Income as an ideal economic remedy that could positively reduce poverty. The UBI must […]

Certificate Exam 1 34 23 REMAININO 0 Question 37 of 100 An individual inherited a large sum of money at age 40 and wanted to use it to provide a guaranteed income after his retirement at age 60 Which…

Certificate Exam 1 34 23 REMAININO 0 Question 37 of 100 An individual inherited a large sum of money at age 40 and wanted to use it to provide a guaranteed income after his retirement at age 60 Which...

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Ann Arbor Launches $528 Monthly Payments for Low-Income Residents: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Ann Arbor Launches $528 Monthly Payments for Low-Income Residents: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Although pandemic-era stimulus checks have ended, Ann Arbor, Michigan, is introducing a new guaranteed income initiative. The city has approved a pilot program, known as Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor, which will provide $528 monthly payments to low-income residents.

This program, which will run for two years, aims to support 100 eligible individuals. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in Ann Arbor, and have an income at or below 225 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, applicants must be entrepreneurs, small business owners, or involved in selling their own goods and services.

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Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist

Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist

A new study by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has revealed that just roughly one-third of Americans report high well-being, with retirement planning and personal finances being primary stressors.

The annual Mind, Body, and Wallet report surveyed over 4,000 full-time employees and benefits decision-makers in the US, sheds fresh light on the persistent issues and interconnections that bind Americans’ mental, physical, and financial health.

According to the 2024 report , only 36 percent and 37 percent of Americans rate their mental and physical health as “good” or “excellent,” respectively. Financial health is even worse, with just 32 percent of […]

Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence

Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence

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1 The Minimum Income Standard is based on research undertaken by Loughborough University with members of the public to understand the items that the general public think need to be included in a minimum household budget. The results show what different households need in a weekly budget and how much they are required to earn to achieve this. See: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/crsp/minimum-income-standard/

2 Poverty Strategy Commission, A New Framework for Tackling Poverty: The interim report of the Poverty Strategy Commission, September 2023. See: https://povertystrategycommission.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PSC-Framework-Report-230831-Web-FINAL-revised.pdf 3 Joseph Rowntree Foundation & The Trussell Trust, An Essentials Guarantee: Reforming Universal Credit to ensure […]

FYI, our mayor seems to be a big proponent of “guaranteed income”.

FYI, our mayor seems to be a big proponent of

r/beaverton – FYI, our mayor seems to be a big proponent of "guaranteed income". Sort by:

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potato_for_cooking • 11h ago Aka ubi. I look forward to the civil and completely hinged discussion around this topic from the reddit armchair economists. duke1722 • 8h ago a good example of it working was in CO where they tried it out with homeless people and not only did it get them off the streets and provide better life to them. the city spent less money on expenses since they were getting hurt less and ending up at the ER or jail way […]

Most Australians proactively retire: Research

Two-thirds of Australians with guaranteed income streams are proactively retiring with fewer worries and are doing so to enjoy their twilight years, contrary to popular belief, a new study reveals.

Research from Macquarie University’s School of Psychological Sciences and Challenger surveyed about 1000 Australians aged over 60 and found that sentiment in the lead up to retiring has shifted.

More than half (51%) of the participants said they had significantly fewer worries and adjusted better to being retired (44%).Many in this cohort had a clear purpose and meaning in retirement, and wanted to enjoy retirement while their health allowed it.Some […]

A New York basic income participant used his monthly $1,000 to pay bills and launch a nonprofit

A New York basic income participant used his monthly $1,000 to pay bills and launch a nonprofit

Kenneth McQueen, 35, used his guaranteed basic income to pay bills and launch a rollerskating nonprofit. Kenneth McQueen, 35, was a participant in Creative Rebuild New York’s guaranteed basic income pilot.

The program provided $1,000 monthly to 2,400 artists.

McQueen used the funds to support his fashion design and start a rollerskating community. Around the time that Kenneth McQueen received his first guaranteed basic income payment, he started rollerskating. The 35-year-old would zip around Riverbank State Park in his Harlem neighborhood. It was "movement therapy," and helped him cope with financial stress, he said.McQueen was a participant in Creative […]