Argentina’s Jenga-like economy will require a high level of policy coordination, but in the South American country’s complex and debt-burdened setting, this can be a tall order.

The program is poised to make a major difference in the lives of thousands of Brazilians. What’s more, it may point the way to a more equitable distribution of income across Brazil, and bring important lessons to the debate on the long-term benefits of a Universal Basic Income policy.