Zum Jahresbeginn 2023 ist das neue Bürgergeld-Gesetz in Kraft getreten, wobei weite Teile der im vergangenen Herbst von Bundestag und Bundesrat beschlossenen Gesetzesänderungen erst zum 1. Juli des laufenden Jahres wirksam geworden sind. Mit dem Gesetz strebt die Bundesregierung eine...

While unconditional cash transfers have been studied extensively in developing countries, little is known about their effects in a wealthier context. Through a randomized controlled trial, we study the employment effects of a generous and unconditional transfer targeting low-income families in...

Proponents of a basic income (BI) claim that it could bring significant reductions in financial poverty, on top of many other benefits, including greatly reduced administrative complexity and cost. Using microsimulation analysis in a comparative two-country setting, we show that the potential...

This report examines the potential for universal basic income (UBI) to gain prominence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the challenges of withdrawing temporary stimulus measures and emphasizes the importance of efficient government operations and addressing the post-pandemic...