The scheme is unique in offering a universal guarantee of a properly paid job to every resident who has been unemployed for more than 12 months. All participants will be paid at least minimum wage, bringing their income level higher than their previous social security payments. Unlike basic income schemes, which have been tested, there have not been any trials of jobs guarantees – until now. The Marienthal Job Guarantee pilot will provide crucial evidence to inform debates. I am excited to participate in this first ever rigorous, transparent, and independent evaluation of such a jobs guarantee programme.’To be part of this project feels like a dream come true.
