
The unconditional basic income would be a benefit paid without any conditions. His payment was considered even before the pandemic, however COVID-19 stopped this process. After pandemic such pilot programs are returning in many countries, particularly
in the United States.
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From January 2520 zl to renty. Without regarding
on income
Residents 9 municipalities qualified for pilot
The pilot program has appeared also in Poland. Provided payment of 1300 £ benefits for 2 years to selected residents. Now, through inflation, there appears in space an amount of 1700 zł. Covered by it were to even 31 thousands. persons inhabiting the area of nine municipalities of Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship.
This area fails in in terms of income, poverty, economic activity and unemployment. Intervention, what would program pilot of unconditional income basic, could have a significant effect – explained Dr Maciej Szlinder, president of Poland Network of Basic Income in conversation with “Rzeczpospolita”.
The price for introducing an unconditional basic income would be to eliminate other programs, in Poland such as. 800+, 300+ and im similar.
Just before the pandemic program was to be financed with European Union funds. Now
when already started the money from the National Construction Plan – KPO, the issue is back.
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Seven characteristics of benefit
In conversation with “Zone Business” dr Szlinder indicated seven characteristics of benefit:
- conditionality – no requirements,
- uniqueness – all without exceptions,
- individuality – money for specific persons,
- monetary form – benefit paid in monetary form,
- paid regularly – transfers every month,
- paid by the state – payments from the office,
- basic – benefit is to help meet minimum needs.
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Payments of benefit were tested in Finland, where 2 thousands of persons
received 560 euro monthly. Tests were also carried out in Canada, but it was decided to discontinue them. The reason was cited the lack
of improving living conditions for the poorest.
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