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Money for Nothing: The Finland Experiment

In January 2017 Finland began a bold social experiment: the government started paying 2000 unemployed Finns basic income.

In January 2017 Finland began a bold social experiment: the government started paying 2000 unemployed Finns basic income. They each get a guaranteed 560 euros a month, for two years. It's free money - it comes with no strings attached. As the pilot passes its halfway point, we follow the stories of four Finns on basic income, to see if the scheme has helped them get back into work.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 20 May 201815:30GMT

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  • Sat 17 Mar 201812:30GMT
  • Sun 18 Mar 201800:30GMT
  • Sun 18 Mar 201807:30GMT
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  • Tue 20 Mar 201810:00GMT
  • Fri 30 Mar 201808:00GMT
  • Sat 19 May 201821:30GMT
  • Sun 20 May 201802:30GMT
  • Sun 20 May 201815:30GMT