Germany has completed its experiment with an unconditional basic income. People are happier

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German researchers have completed an experiment with an unconditional basic income. The results were improved mood and well-being. There was no mass departure from work, but they began to change jobs more often, the researcher emphasizes.

As part of the experiment, 122 people from 21 to 40 years old received 1,200 euros per month. Along with the basic income recipients, there was a group that did not receive any money.

The study was conducted from 2021 to 2024. As a result, people began to suffer less from stress and lack of sleep, and spend more time with friends and family. People also began to help others financially more often.

In addition, the participants in the experiment began to save more money, invest and plan for the future.

The researchers noted that receiving a basic income did not change political views. At the same time, it was not possible to measure the level of trust in the government - this will only be possible over time, write the authors of the study. Income also had no effect on procrastination.