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The HN headline ("Free money for all") is a bit misleading. The article states that the basic income will only be given to 2000 randomly selected unemployed peo
by jasonmclaren 10y ago
The HN headline ("Free money for all") is a bit misleading. The article states that the basic income will only be given to 2000 randomly selected unemployed people.
- grzm 10y agoSource title: "Finland launches basic income experiment with Jan. 1 cheques for those in pilot project" Suggested title: "Finland launches basic income experiment with 2000-person pilot project"
- cperciva 10y ago2000 randomly selected unemployed people That's how they're selecting the participants for the trial; but continuing to be unemployed is not a requirement for receiving the $587. (Indeed, this is the whole point: They want to see if the existing system of unemployment benefits is creating a disincentive to finding work.)
- ge96 10y agoDefinitely not click bait
- dang 10y agoYes. We changed it to a shortened version of the article title. Submitters: the HN guidelines ask you to use the original article title, unless it is misleading or linkbait. (Submitted title was 'Free money for all: Finland launches basic income experiment with Jan. 1 cheques').