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Cash transfers do not increase traumatic injury and mortality: evidence from Alaska

  • By

  • Ruby Steedle

  • Robert E M Pickett

  • Tasce Bongiovanni

  • Hailie Dono

  • Byungkyu Lee

  • Erica Hobby

  • Anne Zink

  • Sarah K Cowan

  • January 29, 2026

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    Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend provides an annual cash payment averaging $1500 to nearly all residents.

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    The study analyzed data from 2009-2019 to assess the impact of cash payments on traumatic injuries and mortality.

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    Results showed no significant increase in traumatic injuries or death rates following cash disbursement.

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    Critics' concerns about cash leading to irresponsible spending and increased harm were not supported by the data.

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    The findings suggest that direct cash transfers do not elevate the risk of injury or death in the short term.

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Cash transfers do not increase traumatic injury and mortality: evidence from Alaska

  • by Ruby Steedle, Robert E M Pickett, Tasce Bongiovanni, Hailie Dono, Byungkyu Lee, Erica Hobby, Anne Zink, Sarah K Cowan

  • January 29, 2026

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