Germany is beginning a universal-basic-income trial with people getting $1,400 a month for 3 years

Germany is about to become the latest country to trial a universal basic income, starting a three-year study of how it affects the economy and recipients' well-being.  As part of the study, 120 people will receive €1,200, or about $1,430, each month for three years — an amount just above Germany's poverty line...