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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: German Study Reveals No Impact on Work Hours from Universal Basic Income
Caption: German Study Reveals No Impact on Work Hours from Universal Basic Income. A German experiment has shown that receiving universal basic income (UBI) does not cause people to stop working, as participants continued to work full-time, averaging 40 hours a week. The study followed 122 people between 21 and 40 years old over three years, offering them €1,200 ($1,365) per month, and found no decline in employment, contradicting concerns about UBI reducing work incentives. Participants, who were free to spend the money however they wished, reported increased job satisfaction and were more likely to change jobs or pursue further education. Critics of UBI have argued it would discourage work, but the study shows that economic security from UBI can actually enhance career decisions and encourage personal development. Participants in the study, especially women, felt a greater sense of autonomy, which allowed them more time for sleep, volunteering, and spending time with loved ones. The study aligns with previous research indicating that basic income provides economic security that allows people to take better risks in their work life, avoiding bad opportunities. Mental health improvements were reported by UBI recipients, with many feeling their lives were more valuable and meaningful, highlighting the potential benefits of financial security. Public policy experts, including Matthew Johnson, suggest that UBI increases health, education, and entrepreneurship outcomes, and that governments should see it as an investment in population health. The study also emphasized that unconditional support, like UBI, reduces the barriers that prevent people from engaging in work or social activities, especially those with disabilities. Over 2 million people applied to participate in the study, which was funded by private donors, and its findings provide insight into the potential future applications of universal basic income. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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