Ireland paid artists a basic income and it was a boost for the economy. Here's what they earn.
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​The results were a win-win for the country and its creators. So now it's permanent.

For the past three years, Ireland has invested in 2,000 artists, paying them around $1,500 per month in basic income. Some may argue that it would be a waste of taxpayer money. However, after the three-year trial ended, the endeavor was a net positive for the Irish economy, so the government made the program permanent.

  • kristina [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    7 days ago

    maybe, im not convinced a basic income is really consistent with socialist policy. if its a quick way to help homeless people im down for it, but i think the reality is eventually some landleech somewhere will simply raise prices without strong controls on pricing. artists in particular would be easy to target for pricing