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When will a 1M-population country adopt Universal Basic Income?

Latest estimate

Dec 2036

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Opened:

Mar 17, 2021

Closed:

Mar 14, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 2, 2100

Spot Scoring Time:

Mar 19, 2021

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