Why Global Citizens Should Care
A universal basic income (UBI) policy in Finland has been found to improve recipients’ "mental well-being, confidence, and life satisfaction," according to the Guardian .
The policy is part of a larger trend of renewed interest in UBIs, especially in recent weeks, as a potential remedy for the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic."The basic income recipients were more satisfied with their lives and experienced less mental strain than the control group," the study concluded, according to the Guardian. "They also had a more positive perception of their economic welfare."Further, the UBI did not have […]
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