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zoe to Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

Denver experimented with giving people $1,000 a month. It reduced homelessness and increased full-time employment, a study found.

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Denver experimented with giving people $1,000 a month. It reduced homelessness and increased full-time employment, a study found.

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zoe to Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago
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UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.

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The original was posted on /r/upliftingnews by /u/DyeZaster on 2023-10-05 17:58:02.

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      Yeah, but that probably applies to a lot of people. Why would anyone choose to do all the bullshit (but necessary) jobs if they can get paid the same for sitting at home?

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          Billionaires are sociopaths.

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