Is GMI making our Gen Zs lazy?

The government’s GMI (Guaranteed Minimum Income) scheme provides financial support to around 17,000 families, and some 22,000 people in total.

One common criticism, though, is that the scheme acts as a disincentive for people – especially young people – to look for work, since they can get a monthly ‘salary’ while doing nothing. Does guaranteed money in the bank make Gen Z lazy?

GMI, established in 2014, operates on the gap between needs and income, according to Christos Diomedous...