This piece reflects on the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program’s event “The Promise of Guaranteed Income: A New Tool to Improve Jobs and Empower Workers,” which introduced the Institute’s recent work on the subject and highlighted how guaranteed income can play a vital role in helping people gain economic security and stability.
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