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Health effects of cash transfers: Evidence from the Finnish basic income experiment Kari Hämäläinen, Miska Simanainen, Jouko Verho

Highlights

• The randomized experiment increased participants’ average income by 9 %–11 %.
• Health outcomes were objectively measured using data from medical records and prescriptions.
• Psychotropic drug use decreased by 8 %–11 %, with suggestive evidence of fewer outpatient visits due to mental health issues.
• No significant effects were detected on other health outcomes.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2025.105480

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