Economic growth Quote by Rutger Bregman
““Free money works. Already, research has correlated unconditional cash disbursements with reductions in crime, child mortality, malnutrition, teenage pregnancy, and truancy, and with improved school performance, economic growth, and gender equality.13 “The big reason poor people are poor is because they don’t have enough money,” notes economist Charles Kenny, “and it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that giving them money is a great way to reduce that problem.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman, 2014
Unconditional cash transfers improve health, education, and social outcomes, reducing poverty‑related problems.
In simple terms: Giving cash helps people and many social issues.
Key Takeaway
Provide basic income to those in need.
Themes
poverty reduction
social welfare
economic policy
Mood
optimistic
inspirational
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- NGO programs
- community development
- pilot studies
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
universal basic income
cash transfers
public health
education
gender equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies fund universal cash programs?
- What safeguards ensure effective use of funds?
A Different Perspective
Implementation challenges include political opposition and funding sustainability.
