Scott Santens on Nostr: Fresh results from another #BasicIncome pilot. This one took place in San Antonio, ...
Fresh results from another #BasicIncome pilot. This one took place in San Antonio, Texas where 1,000 people got a $1,908 payment in Dec 2020, followed by 8 quarterly $400 payments between Apr 2021 and Jan 2023.
What happened?
Incomes from work went up.
The biggest increased employment impact was observed in those with the lowest incomes to start (<50% FPL). The biggest educational investments occurred in those with the highest incomes to start (>100% FPL).
https://www.businessinsider.com/san-antonio-ubi-guaranteed-basic-income-housing-finances-austin-rent-2024-3
What happened?
Incomes from work went up.
The biggest increased employment impact was observed in those with the lowest incomes to start (<50% FPL). The biggest educational investments occurred in those with the highest incomes to start (>100% FPL).
https://www.businessinsider.com/san-antonio-ubi-guaranteed-basic-income-housing-finances-austin-rent-2024-3