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Who we are
OpenResearch is a nonprofit research organization with a startup mentality.
Drawing on the strengths of traditional academic research and the creativity and problem-solving characteristics of startups, we ask big, open-ended questions and gather comprehensive data to fill pivotal knowledge gaps.
OpenResearch’s Unconditional Cash Study
The most comprehensive look into the impacts of unconditional cash in the U.S. to date
Unconditional Cash Study
3,000 people received monthly cash transfers for three years.
Approximately one-third of participants, the recipient group, received $1,000 a month. Two-thirds comprised the control group and received $50 a month.
At the time of enrollment:
Findings
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Participant Stories
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Our research is designed to produce a multidimensional understanding of how unconditional cash affects people’s lives.
Participants
3000
Overall Response Rate at Endline
96%
Qualitative Participants
156
More to come on the effects of unconditional cash. Covering topics from politics to effects on children, we'll share additional findings in the coming months.
2024
Later in 2024, additional findings will be publicly available on topics including politics, relationships and household composition, and effects on children.
2025
In 2025, we plan to share findings on well-being, material hardship, crime, and children's education.
2025+