Unemployed people were happier under a basic income scheme but no more or less likely to get a job, a Finnish trial has revealed.
The research uncovered that 2,000 participants paid 560 euros (£490) in tax-free income a month were happier and less stressed than those who received the basic state benefits.
The two year trial carried out by Helsinki-based institute Kela found that despite the feelings of well-being the test group were no more or less likely to find employment than the control group.Compared to those paid usual state unemployment benefits, those paid the monthly sum had fewer money worries […]
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