Cities Use Covid Funds to Run Guaranteed-Income Experiments

null By Leslie FordDec. 1, 2023 5:50 pm ETWonder Land: Citing the president’s age lets Democrats off the hook for the political failure of his economic policies. Images: AP/AFP/EPA/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyAlexandria, Va.Dozens of cities around the country have launched welfare experiments called guaranteed-income pilots to send monthly checks of up to $1,000 to needy people. The goal is to demonstrate that giving the poor direct cash aid can improve their economic stability, their children’s educational attainment, and even their mental health. Most of the pilots are “no strings attached,” meaning that the cash aid doesn’t come with any restrictions on how it can be spent or any work requirement. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersHotels.com: Cyber Week 2023: Save 30% or more on your stay | Hotels.com couponHotwire: Enjoy 15% Off Hot Rate Bookings - Hotwire Promo CodeBarceló: Up to 35% off Barcelo M

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Cities Use Covid Funds to Run Guaranteed-Income Experiments

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Leslie Ford

Dec. 1, 2023 5:50 pm ET

Wonder Land: Citing the president’s age lets Democrats off the hook for the political failure of his economic policies. Images: AP/AFP/EPA/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Alexandria, Va.

Dozens of cities around the country have launched welfare experiments called guaranteed-income pilots to send monthly checks of up to $1,000 to needy people. The goal is to demonstrate that giving the poor direct cash aid can improve their economic stability, their children’s educational attainment, and even their mental health. Most of the pilots are “no strings attached,” meaning that the cash aid doesn’t come with any restrictions on how it can be spent or any work requirement.