Measuring National Happiness
Published on Apr 23, 2008 in Politics
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Measuring National Happiness
April 23, 2008
For a long time, American well-being has been measured by GDP. By personal income. By cold, hard numbers. Not anymore. Now, a field of economic stu... More
For a long time, American well-being has been measured by GDP. By personal income. By cold, hard numbers. Not anymore. Now, a field of economic study — the measurement of happiness — is coming of age. It's providing new insights into who we are, and the roots of what really makes us happy. Money, politics, family, faith, work, our daily routines. All factors in our evolving understanding of national well-being. It's real food for thought — for how we might reorder our lives, and truly pursue happiness. This hour, On Point: Measuring our gross national happiness. Less
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