Impact of Guaranteed Income on Health, Finances, and Agency: Findings from the Stockton Randomized Controlled Trial
Stacia West,Amy Castro — Impact of Guaranteed Income on Health, Finances, and Agency: Findings from the Stockton Randomized Controlled Trial (2023)Stacia West; Amy Castro · 2023 · Article · Results; limitationsEstablishedSource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-0495 · as of 2026-10-27 · about: Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED, 2019–2021) · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team
“Before the pandemic, recipients had lower income volatility (19% versus 26% in year one), lower psychological distress and better scores on several health measures; most differences disappeared during the pandemic, and no significant effects were found on financial well-being or employment.”
Context. Small sample and differential attrition (about 55% retention in treatment, 35% in control by endline) limit precision.
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