Fresh basic income pilot results, this time from Arlington, Virginia where 200 people got $500 a month for 2 years. The findings:
Employment INCREASED by 16%, and their incomes from paid work INCREASED by 37%. The control group saw no such gains.
Nearly three-quarters of the treatment group also reported improved mental and physical well-being and an increased sense of control, compared to the control group.
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/02/06/report-arlingtons-first-guaranteed-income-pilot-boosted-quality-of-life-for-poorest-residents/ #BasicIncome
Report: Arlington’s first guaranteed income pilot boosted quality of life for poorest residents | ARLnow.com
Results from Arlington's first guaranteed income pilot reveal that an additional $500 per month significantly enhanced the quality of life for impoverished families.James Jarvis (ARLnow.com)