To give its people a leg up on the harsh economic ramifications of the pandemic, Spain, the second-most touched country in the COVID-19 health crisis, is proposing a basic income policy for its low-income citizens.
Basic income would provide government payments to citizens on a regular basis, for the purpose of helping the disadvantaged and infusing money into the economy. In the short-term, this would help workers and their families stay afloat until the crisis passes and the economy rebounds. The government hopes, however, that the policy will prove successful and can remain in place long-term.
