Do you have an evidence of the latter, or this is purely hypothetical? (An honest question.)
Common knowledge, see earlier link, some googling will easily give you more info.
Lots of older people in Easter Europe think communistic days were better and wish they could go back: state provided housing, education, healthcare and a job. Not great, but basic (as in basic income).
The main question is: do you create a job because there's some work to be done, or do you create a job because somebody needs a job?