A new study examining the effect of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in Kenya shows that cash transfers improved recipients’ food security and health and these gains sustained through the policy responses

$200,000 prize will be awarded to Dr. Fischer and a fellowship named in his honor will be awarded to an MIT Sloan MBA student; Dr. Fischer will deliver the inaugural Miriam Pozen Address at MIT.

To date, more than 50,000 participants from 175 countries have enrolled in classes in the program.

Data from France shows that unemployment benefits can encourage entrepreneurs to open up new businesses and boost the economy.