Berlin Study Reveals Basic Income Boosts Well-Being Without Reducing Work

A three-year pilot study shows unconditional basic income improves mental health, financial security, and job satisfaction, while maintaining employment levels.

The study involved 122 participants receiving €1,200 monthly for three years, with no conditions, alongside a larger control group for comparison.
Findings confirm that recipients remained active in the labor market, with no significant reduction in employment or working hours.
Participants reported substantial improvements in mental health, life satisfaction, and overall well-being, effects that persisted throughout the study.
Recipients saved over one-third of the funds, doubling the savings of the control group, and spent more on education, travel, and social activities.
Despite the positive results, political skepticism persists regarding the scalability and financial feasibility of implementing basic income at a national level.

Augsburger Allgemeine