A new B.C.-based study undercuts the persistent stereotype that homeless people can't be trusted with cash, according to the lead researcher who says it also highlights a different way to respond to the crisis.

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.

  • Hank
    12•1 year ago

    We have very few homeless people in Germany and we do have welfare. Where do you think the US failed?

    • @Strangle
      -22•1 year ago

      Voting democrat, mostly

      • @havokdj
        17•1 year ago

        The actual answer is having a corrupt, monotone bipartisan system.

      • Hank
        10•1 year ago

        Thanks for your qualified and thoughtful insight /s