The final results are in: Finland’s basic-income trial found people were happier, but weren’t more likely to get jobs

The final results are in: Finland's basic-income trial found people were happier, but weren't more likely to get jobs

Juha Jaervinen, a participant in Finland’s basic income experiment, rides on a rented bike in April 2018.. Gregor Fischer/DPA/Getty Images The final results of a basic-income study in Finland found people were happier but not likelier to get a job after given free money.

2,000 unemployed people were given $600 each month for two years.

The study drew criticism from some experts for its design. The idea of basic income has gained renewed interest during the pandemic with millions people out of work and national economies thrown into tailspins. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories . The final […]

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