While the concept of basic income is ancient, the first major U.S. trial began with the New Jersey Income Maintenance Experiment in 1968. Many city-level and large-scale studies continued into the 21st century, both in the U.S. and internationally.
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If you’re curious, hopeful, or even skeptical of universal basic income (UBI), let’s connect and talk about it!
Online discussions about UBI are filled with many doubting people's ability to spend the money "correctly."
What if most people are like you and would seize the opportunity to make positive change in your life?
What if most people are good?
Rather than focusing the generalizations of others, we are more interested in hearing your perspective on UBI based on your personal story, just like the people featured in our upcoming docuseries. 💛
So, what would you do if you had universal basic income as a financial foundation to build on?
Some do and some don't. If we find any, we'll @ them in the replies of the post 💛
Going to look into these and need to make a part 5, 6 and 7 to add these book recommendations 💛
Time to add a part 5 and include this! 💛
Might have to make a part 5 to add these suggestions. Thank you!
What other books should we add to this list? Let us know below.
Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (4/4). See more recommendations at www.bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)
Which of these would you add to your reading list?
Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (3/4). See more recommendations at www.bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)
OBSERVED EFFECTS OF UBI No significant reduction in labor supply (38 studies meta-analysis) Increased self-employment (301%) and part-time employment (17%) Slight decrease in alcohol and tobacco use (31 studies meta-analysis) New mothers extend their maternity leaves Birth weights improve due to better maternal nutrition Graduation rates and educational outcomes improve Hospitalization rates decline (8.5%) Crime goes down (15%–42%) especially illegal hunting (95%) Domestic violence decreases (30%–51%) Trust increases (13% in politicians | 6% in other people) Home ownership rates increase (17%–26%) Food security increases as does consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables Improved cognitive functioning (43%) and personality traits (31%) Savings go up, debts go down Source: scottsantens
I've been researching the idea of Unconditional Universal Basic Income since 2013. Here's a collection of findings I've compiled from various UBI experiments and studies of cash transfer programs around the world.
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
Instead of starting at $0, what if you had universal basic income as a foundation to build on?
During the basic income pilot featured in our docuseries (coming soon), each participant received $1000 per month for 2.5 years. So, we want to hear what you would do with that support 💸
What specific worry might another $1000 per month alleviate for you?
Which of these are you adding to your reading list?
Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (2/4). See more recommendations at www.bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)
If you ask someone if they got a regular, unconditional, monthly paycheck, they'll most likely answer something like "paying bills" or "paying down debt."
It's a logical conclusion to make, but what happens after all your bills and debts have been paid?
That's where the story gets interesting.
If Universal Basic Income was part of your life, would you find yourself more or less connected with your community?
We are more focused on capturing what you think and showcasing the stories of real people who experienced UBI rather than convincing you towards one side or the other.
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If you had UBI and wanted to learn more skills, would you rather: master a traditional craft (like carpentry) or a tech skill (like coding)?
Which book are you picking up first?
Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (1/4). See more recommendations at www.bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)
The phrase "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" ignores systematic barriers like inequality and poverty. Instead, it blames individuals for problems they can't control.
In a world where you have UBI, would you rather: have more unstructured time for relaxation or more structured time for projects?
With Universal Basic Income (UBI), which would you be more likely to prioritize: investing in your physical health and wellness or in your mental and emotional well-being?
Which brings more relief if you had Universal Basic Income (UBI): less worry about unexpected expenses or more mental space?
What's one positive ripple effect you envision in your local community with Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
If Universal Basic Income (UBI) were implemented, do you think you'd use it more for things like paying off debt or saving for a major life goal or investment like a home?
With Universal Basic Income (UBI), what would you prioritize: exploring different cultures through travel or deepening your connection to your immediate neighborhood?
If Universal Basic Income (UBI) were adopted, would you be more likely to move closer to nature, or to a city center, or stay where you currently live?
What's one difficult choice you had to make due to financial constraints that Universal Basic Income (UBI) might have spared you from?
Would you still work if you had Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
I'd approach them sooner, with a clearer head, and with greater confidence.
