Hyvinvointikokeet

Hyvinvointikokeet, meaning "well-being experiments" in Finnish, refers to a series of government-led social experiments conducted in Finland focusing on different aspects of societal well-being. These experiments have explored various policy interventions and their impact on citizens' lives.

One of the most well-known examples was the basic income experiment, which ran from 2017 to 2018. This trial provided a fixed monthly income to a randomly selected group of unemployed individuals, aiming to study its effects on employment, health, and overall life satisfaction. Another area of exploration has involved changes to social security systems and their influence on recipients' ability to find work or engage in further education.

The rationale behind these experiments is to gather empirical evidence before implementing broad policy changes. By testing new approaches on a smaller scale, policymakers can assess their effectiveness, identify potential challenges, and refine the policies to better serve the population. The results of these Hyvinvointikokeet often inform future legislative decisions and contribute to the ongoing discourse on social welfare and economic policy in Finland. The data collected is typically analyzed by researchers, and findings are made public to promote transparency and informed debate.