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Denver experimented with giving people $1,000 a month. It reduced homelessness and increased full-time employment, a study found. (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago

That would save money on homelessness services and pig salaries, plus the money would be spent and therefore taxed.

Even if it wouldn't save money (it would) some taxes have needed to go up for a while now anyway.