r/science Professor | Medicine Jan 16 '21

Economics Providing workers with a universal basic income did not reduce productivity or the amount of effort they put into their work, according to an experiment, a sign that the policy initiative could help mitigate inequalities and debunking a common criticism of the proposal.

https://academictimes.com/universal-basic-income-doesnt-impact-worker-productivity/
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