Guaranteed Income Program
Summary
Compton's trying out a guaranteed income program, giving folks cash every month. It's getting attention and people are wondering if this could be the start of something bigger, like a national UBI.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
It's still early, but this could mean more money in people's pockets and a boost for the local economy.
Low-income residents and families who receive the cash payments are the clear winners here.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Compton California Guaranteed Income Program Fuels Arguments for UBI
Compton California Guaranteed Income Program Fuels Arguments for UBI Business Insider
Compton Joins the Growing Number of U.S. Cities to Launch a Guaranteed Income Program
Compton Joins the Growing Number of U.S. Cities to Launch a Guaranteed Income Program theappeal.org
Compton Launches Largest Basic Income Program in the U.S.
Compton Launches Largest Basic Income Program in the U.S. California City News
California city to give 800 residents free cash in the country's largest guaranteed income program
California city to give 800 residents free cash in the country's largest guaranteed income program USA Today
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