Happiness Economics. Does the Easterlin paradox stand?

Siyu Wang
Pluralist Economics Fellowship, 2020
Level: beginner
Perspectives: Behavioral Economics, Other
Topic: (De-)growth, Microeconomics & Markets
Format: Essay

This dossier is part of the Pluralist Economics Fellowship, jointly put together by the Minerva Schools at KGI & The Network for Pluralist Economics.

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Happiness Economics. Does the Easterlin paradox stand?

Siyu Wang

Happiness economics is a branch in behavioral economics, where it explores the economics factors and consequences of happy humans. What makes people happier, and what benefits do we get when people are happier? This dossier introduces you to the field of happiness economics, from a review of economic factors proposed to influence people’s happiness, to a discussion of the economic consequences of happiness, and concludes with economic policy implications of happiness economics.

Happiness Economics

Tags: Alternatives to GDP | behavior | behavioral economics | GDP | Gross National Happiness | happiness | student essay
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