I think my biggest problem with these tests (not the idea of UBI) is that they go entirely based on what the recipients say. There's not really any indication that fact checking is done to confirm they actually are living somewhere now, or they did get their cars fixed, etc.

I'm confident that the money helped, because obviously it would, but I wish we could get some actual solid data on how much it helped. The cynic in me believes that desperate people getting 1000$/mo will embellish how much it helps in order to keep getting the money, when in reality they need 1500$ or 2000$ to afford housing in Denver.

[–] usrtrv@lemmy.ml 10 points 10 months ago

I'm not sure what definition of UBI you're using, but not all forms of UBI need to cover the entirety of living expenses. UBI is just having income without strings attached. This very study is showing that even small amounts of money can help people get out of shitty situations.

Also as someone who lives in Dever, it's not that expensive. Sure $1500+ is what you'll pay around LoDo, but there are plenty of cheaper places.

[–] zephyreks@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Isn't that like... Objectively wrong?

https://www.zillow.com/denver-co/studio-apartments/

[–] uis@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Dear Faust, even in Soviet Union idea of studio apartments were too cringe, so normal apartments were used for mass housing.