Happiness by Richard Layard - Book Summary

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“Why Getting Richer Isn't Making Us Happier”

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Title: Happiness

Author: Richard Layard

Category: Culture & Society, Politics & Current Affairs, Economics & Global Markets, Mindfulness & Wellbeing

After World War Two, countries got way richer, but happiness levels flatlined, and in the US and UK they even dipped a little. Sam and Sophie sit with that paradox for a minute because it flips the assumption that more money equals more happiness on its head.

They…