UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.
  • Dizzy Devil Ducky@lemm.eeEnglish
    441·
    1 year ago

    Imagine that! Actually having money allowing homeless people to get a home and increase their chances of going out and actually getting a job so they can keep their quality of life up from being homeless!

    Who could have ever guessed that people with homes are more likely to try and get jobs to keep their homes? /s

    • Spzi@lemm.eeEnglish
      221·
      1 year ago

      getting a job so they can keep their quality of life up from being homeless!

      And paying taxes while having that job. So even from a cold hearted financial perspective, this might be one of the cheapest ways to deal with the problem

      • Pogbom@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        1 year ago

        This is what the "social security is communism!" crowd just just doesn't get. Investing a tiny amount up front actually makes you money (or at least saves you exponentially more later). And hey, people get to not be homeless at the same time!

    • Chunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      1 year ago

      I read a lot about this and I have a friend who does social work with homeless people.

      There are so many different situations for homeless people. The ones who can better their situation with $1k/mo are truly down on their luck. They need a boost and they can get back on their feet. These are the "invisible homeless" because they are generally ashamed of their situation.

      Then you have crackheads. The money won't help them.

      Then you have the mentally ill. They need medical treatment. Cash is less important.

      Finally, you have people who have given up. They don't want to leave their tent. They've been homeless so long it's their life. They prefer it. It's familiar. I don't know how money affects this situation.