Research & Evidence
Reports on Universal Basic Income
Read clear, source-based summaries and downloadable briefs on UBI pilots, policy design, and outcomes. We focus on what the evidence shows—and what questions remain.
How to use
What you’ll find here
Each report is designed to be skimmable, shareable, and grounded in credible sources. Use this page to get oriented fast, then dive deeper through data and case studies.
Evidence summaries
Plain-language takeaways from peer-reviewed research, pilot evaluations, and meta-analyses.
Policy briefs
Design notes on eligibility, payment levels, funding options, and implementation tradeoffs.
Methods & limitations
What was measured, how results were estimated, and where uncertainty remains.
Further reading
Links to original studies, datasets, and reputable research organizations.
Featured report themes
A quick way to navigate the topics most readers look for. These sections highlight common questions and the kinds of evidence you’ll see across reports.
Poverty and hardship
How cash affects food security, housing stability, and financial stress.
Work and income
What studies show about employment, job transitions, and earnings.
Health and wellbeing
Mental health, physical health, and time use outcomes reported in pilots.
Implementation lessons
Operational insights: enrollment, delivery, fraud prevention, and participant experience.
Research in focus
A visual snapshot of the kinds of materials we review—evaluations, dashboards, and community-led learning.
