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Universal basic income of £1,600 a month to be trialled in two places in England (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There have been wider, longer studies, and what your describing doesn’t never happen.

And I remember people made similar remarks about gentrification. I remain confident that you'll see it with time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Gentrification is extremely local, tied to a specific area. UBI is tied to people. All people. In all locations. No mater where they go. The dynamics are couldn't be more different.