Finland began a UBI trial in January 2017 which saw the government give 2,000 unemployed citizens a monthly allowance of €560. This income replaced their unemployment benefit, which was a comparable sum. The fundamental difference was that UBI was unrestricted; recipients did not have to look for or have to accept employment.
The study discovered no substantial difference in the probability that recipients would find work in comparison to a control group. However, it was found that recipients reported considerably improved overall wellbeing and faced significantly fewer complications with their ability to concentrate, stress levels and their general health, than the control group. The trial group felt more confident in their own future, and they believed their prospects for employment were greater.