What Germany’s experiment revealed

What Germany’s experiment revealed

What if you received a fixed sum of money every month—no strings attached, no work required? It might sound like a utopian fantasy, but that’s exactly what a bold experiment in Germany set out to explore. The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) isn’t new. Economists have been modelling it for decades, and unlikely voices—from Marxist thinkers to Pope Francis and even Elon Musk—have shown… Source

A study conducted in Germany that followed 122 people for three years came to surprising conclusions about the effects of the Minimum Income, the idea of paying a fixed monthly amount to all citizens. During the study period, the participants were paid a fixed amount of 1,200 euros per month. The amount could be used for any purpose and there was no obligation for the recipient to continue working. After three years, the researchers came to five…

Basic Income: A Pathway to Help End the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence

Don’t miss out! On Thursday, April 24th, at 7:00 PM, join us at the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium (175 Bridge Street) for an insightful event exploring the intersection between intimate partner violence and economic vulnerability, and how basic income could help reduce the incidence of this form of violence. Esteemed guest speakers include Senator Kim Pate and Erin Lee, Executive Director of Lanark County Interval House & Community Support…

German Basic Income Study Busts “Social Hammock” Myth

by Dániel Fehér A groundbreaking three-year study in Germany has delivered compelling evidence challenging common criticisms of Universal Basic Income (UBI), showing no reduction in work effort while significantly improving mental health and wellbeing.The Pilotprojekt Grundeinkommen, conducted by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) in collaboration with the Vienna University of Economics and German NGO Mein Grundeinkommen, ga…

German Basic Income Study Busts “Social Hammock” Myth | BIEN — Basic Income Earth Network

A groundbreaking three-year study in Germany has delivered compelling evidence challenging common criticisms of Universal Basic Income (UBI), showing no reduction in work effort while significantly improving mental health and wellbeing. The Pilotprojekt Grundeinkommen, conducted by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) in collaboration with the Vienna University of Economics and German NGO […]