Ep 65: Reducing Homelessness with Unconditional Cash Transfers with Jiaying Zhao (Pathways Home pt. 5)

UCLA Housing Voice

English - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 86 ratings
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What happens when you provide unhoused people with a large sum of money? Jiaying Zhao shares the results of a study in Vancouver, BC, which include reduced shelter use, more spending on food and rent, and no increase in spending on “temptation goods” like drugs and alcohol.