A German experiment finds people with basic income continue to work and donate more
- Mein Grundeinkommen ran a German UBI study from June 2021 to May 2024, giving €1,200 monthly.
- Critics worried basic income would disincentivize work, but this study challenges that notion.
- The study followed 122 participants aged 21-40 earning between €1,100-€2,600, alongside a control group.
- Susann Fiedler stated, "We find no evidence that people love doing nothing," and Matthew Johnson called results "unsurprising".
- The study suggests UBI recipients maintained employment, improved mental health, and experienced greater life satisfaction.
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The results of a German experiment, based on an idea also supported by Elon Musk. How employees work if they have a guaranteed minimum income
A German experiment has revealed that people will continue to work full-time, even if they receive a basic income from the state, granted without imposed conditions, reports CNN.
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