Policies for Happiness

Policies for Happiness
ISBN-10
019107652X
ISBN-13
9780191076527
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2016-03-11
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Luigino Bruni, Stefano Bartolini, Pier Luigi Porta

Description

In recent years, debates on the economics of happiness have shown that, over the long-term, well-being is influenced more by social and personal relationships than by income. This evidence challenges the traditional economic policy paradigm that has emphasized income as the primary determinant of well-being. This volume brings together contributions from leading scholars to ask: What should be done to improve the quality of people's lives? Can economic and social changes be made which enhance well-being? What policies are required? How do policies for well-being differ from traditional ones targeted on redistribution, the correction of market inefficiencies, and growth? Are there dimensions of well-being that have been neglected by traditional policies? Is happiness a meaningful policy target? The volume presents reflections and proposals which constitute a first step towards answering these questions.

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