Seattle gave low-income residents $500 a month no strings attached. Employment rates nearly doubled. - eviltoast
  • A Seattle basic income pilot gave low-income residents $500 a month, nearly doubling employment rates.
  • Some participants reported getting new housing, while others saw their employment incomes rise.
  • Basic income pilots nationwide have seen noteworthy success, despite conservative opposition.
  • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Yes, but only because it would cost more to exclude them. For no added cost we can just add it to their taxes so it comes out neutral.