Quoted: Assoc. Prof. Damon M. Jones July 25, 2024 The reason reports the largest study into the real-world consequences of giving people an extra $1,000 per month, with no strings attached, has found that those individuals generally worked less, earned less, and engaged in more leisure time activities. So, free time is good [and] guaranteed income recipients use some of the money to free up time," argued Damon Jones, a professor at the University of Chicago's school of public policy, on X. "The results are bad if you want low-income people to be doing other things with their time, for example working. Read the full article https://reason.com/2024/07/25/bad-news-for-universal-basic-income/ Faculty Spotlight Damon Jones Associate Professor Damon Jones conducts research at the intersection of three fields within economics. Upcoming Events More events Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Info Session Mon., November 11, 2024 | 7:30 PM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Info Session Tue., November 12, 2024 | 7:00 AM UChicago Harris MSCAPP Panel Discussion Wed., November 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM
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