Cash increases the possibility of change. Research aims to understand the potential and limits of unconditional cash transfers. Recipients spent the extra $1,000 on various needs like food, rent, and transportation, impacting health and spending habits. There was a decrease in problematic drinking and an increase in health utilization but no significant effects on physical health. Cash boosted employment flexibility, empowering individuals to make choices that align with their values. It also increased agency, with many setting goals and pursuing education or entrepreneurship. Recipients were more likely to move, showing a willingness to change. **Highlighted content: Cash impact on health, agency, employment, and spending habits.
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