https://commonspace.scot/articles/1729/ ... ens-income
THE city of Utrecht in the Netherlands is set to trial a universal, unconditional income – known most commonly as citizen's income – to see if it the idea works effectively in practice.
The citizen's income is supported by the Scottish Greens and the SSP in Scotland, and means that a basic level of non-taxable income is provided to all citizens regardless of circumstances, replacing existing welfare payments.
Proponents argue that the policy would have a number of positive effects on the economy and society, such as reducing poverty and ensuring work is financially beneficial, as well as simplifying the welfare system by cutting out the complex and costly administration of means-testing.