randomized controlled trial in Vancouver gave cash to unhoused citizens, with very positive results: greatly improved housing, employment, and mental health for significantly less cost than emergency shelters
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21528569/homeless-poverty-cash-transfer-canada-new-leaf-project
@clementix An economist said if the top 75 richest people gave half of their wealth to the world poverty wound be eliminated or greatly reduced.
And the 75 would not even notice the difference.