Profile photo of James LockwoodAs 2023 draws to a close, our Research Impact and Engagement Manager, James Lockwood, looks back over some of the impact highlights of the year.
We were privileged to work with the Health Case for Basic Income research group on a case study of their work.
Research on Basic Income often looks at the netherlands rcs data financial implications of schemes including how much the payments should be, how much a scheme would cost and how much benefit this would provide to the economy. The work outlined in this case study takes a different angle. The researchers look not just at the financial implications but focus instead on the potential health benefits to people who receive money through a basic income scheme.
The studies and trials conducted over the course of this project have shown that basic income can impact people’s health positively in many ways, including:
Addressing poverty: which increases people’s ability to satisfy their basic needs, for example helping them to afford better food and housing.
Reducing income inequality: also giving people the option to leave abusive, damaging environments. This would reduce stress and related illnesses.
Providing a predictable and secure future: increasing people’s perception of their lifespan and making it worthwhile for them to invest in healthy behaviours.