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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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German experiment gave people a basic monthly income – the effect on their work ethic was surprising

A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income payments.

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nd-aktuell.de broke the news in on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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