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[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 3 points 6 days ago

Can you give some sources. A have been interested in UBI and other basic income schemes for quite some time; I haven't read much that is negative; there are a lot of positives and some neutrals. The mental health benefits are generally staggeringly good!

Basic infographic on crime and UBI
The Finnish Experiment key point: "The results also call into question the punitive workfare policies based on the deterrent effect of unemployment services."
Stockton, USA found that having sure income increased wellbeing and increased employment.
Give directly, Kenya this is really awesome; the life changing effects on the whole community is great.
Housing First whilst not UBI; housing first is similar. It tackles similar problems and and gives housing to homeless in an unconditional manner.

Whilst there hasn't been a country wide application of UBI or similar; the benefits are generally well recognized. What remains in question is how to fund it sustainably and to remove the idea (some in the community have) that people need to be punished into working.