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Finland Tries Paying Its Unemployed a Basic Income

Posted at January 4, 2017 | By : | Categories : Quick Facts | 0 Comment

Finland is the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to $587, in a unique social experiment that aims to cut government red tape, reduce poverty, and boost employment. Olli Kangas from KELA, the government agency responsible for social benefits, said Monday that…
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