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.
Those who got the payment did not spend more money on “temptation goods,” spent 99 fewer days homeless, increased their savings and spent less time in shelters which “saved society” $777 per person, according to a news release from UBC.
Is that gross or net savings? That is, is the $7500 included and there was a net savings, or was there a net cost of $6723?
Is that gross or net savings? That is, is the $7500 included and there was a net savings, or was there a net cost of $6723?