Zhao says having data on how people who did get the money actually spent it is something she thinks will help counteract stereotypes, increase empathy and potentially get skeptics and the public on board with the idea of providing cash transfers.

Now that the study is complete, the plan is to replicate it and expand it to other cities in Canada and the U.S.

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    1 year ago

    It excluded people’s stereotypes about homeless people and showed how much of a difference $7,500 can make in the lives of most homeless people.

    Tackling stigma is an issue but really wasn’t the purpose of the study.