Wealth and Happiness
The debate over whether wealth leads to happiness remains open, with strong arguments on both sides. Angus leans towards the findings of Wolfers and Stevenson, emphasizing that data from Gallup shows a clear correlation between wealth and perceived life satisfaction across countries. However, he acknowledges the complexity of happiness, suggesting that historical context and societal comparisons complicate our understanding of well-being.In this clip
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Angus Deaton on Health, Wealth, and Poverty
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