Implementing a basic income program in any country is an extremely poor decision. Those countries that have already done so should end their programs as soon as possible, and any other country that is considering implementing one should not do so.
Back in January, Finland made the poor decision to begin experimenting with basic income. According to Kera News, the pilot program is being run by Kela, Finland’s social security institution. Every month, approximately 2,000 unemployed individuals between the ages of 25 and 58 receive the equivalent of $600. This will continue for the next two years.
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