Capitalism and Happiness—Not What You Thought
On January 20, 2011, Prof. of Political Economy, Robert Skidelsky, a member of the British House of Lords, and author […]
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The World Is Changing, and So Is the Perception of Happiness
The findings in the above-mentioned studies, and in many more, challenge the most fundamental conventions in our society. We are
Wealth Means Financial Security—or Does It?
Studies were conducted to determine whether a person with a higher income would have fewer worries, compared to a person
The Neighbor’s Grass Is Greener
Another reason for the gap between income and happiness is our tendency to measure ourselves compared to others, more commonly
Happiness—Not an Exact Science
Tal Ben Shahar is a PhD in organizational behavior and a renowned teacher and writer on positive psychology and leadership.
Reality vs. the American Dream
In his 1931 book, The Epic of America, American writer and historian James Truslow Adams, coined the term, “The American Dream.”
The Economic Crisis as an Opportunity to Examine the Economic Paradigm
The study of happiness is becoming more pertinent than ever in these days of global crisis. The equation: wealth =
The Study of Happiness
The maxim, “Money can’t buy happiness,” was confirmed in a number of studies in economy and psychology. These studies show
The key to happiness is not wealth, but a connection of mutual guarantee among us
Key Points . Studies prove that beyond a certain income, additional income does not necessarily increase happiness. . When we
Overview of “Research in Economics Challenges the Equation that Wealth Equals Happiness”
The key to happiness is not wealth, but a connection of mutual guarantee among us Studies prove that beyond a
