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2. Ed Diener Martin Seligman

3. Scientists can measure peoples happiness. Therefore, happiness should be a primary policy focus. Happiness is the goal of public policy.

5. Scientists can measure peoples happiness. Happiness is the goal of public policy. Therefore, happiness should be a primary policy focus.

6. Scientists can measure peoples happiness. Happiness is the goal of public policy. Therefore, happiness should be a primary policy focus.

7. Scientists can measure peoples happiness. Happiness is the goal of public policy. Therefore, happiness should be a primary policy focus.

20. Draw out the wire Straighten the wire Sharpen the wire Grind the wire Make the head Attach the head Colour the pin Package the pin Cut the wire

46. 1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s Happiness data collection begins MORE TIME MORE PLACES SacksStevensonWolfers EasterlinEasterlin

47. Within a country, richer people report greater well-being than poorer people.

49. Richer countries have higher per capita well-being than poorer countries.

51. Economic growth over time is related to rising well-being.

53. There is no evidence of a satiation point.

57. I dont actually think its the income per se. I think its the opportunities that income provides. When people have more income they are more likely to say they get treated with respect during their day; that they have choice over how they want to spend their day; that they have good-tasting food to eat. All of this describes a life where, as you have more income, you make choices to put yourself in a better situation.

58. It would be a mistake to look at our studies and think that if you are offered two different jobs, the higher-paying job is going to lead to greater well-being.

61. So, how good are we at using those opportunities?So, how good are we at using those opportunities?

64. How happy will this choice make me?How happy will this choice make me? How happy will that choice make me?How happy will that choice make me?

66. Where we focus while shopping What will matter more later

71. TIME HAPPINESS

74. Forgone gains from trade

75. Taking away a greater percentage of income from the rich will affect their happiness little. Ed Diener

76. TAXES

77. Forgone gains from trade Differences between people

78. Preferences Opportunities Plans Priorities Alternatives Commitments

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80. Isnt it also democratic to grant each individual the right to decide whether his or her ratio is worthwhile?

81. Policy is about OUTCOMES Happiness is the outcome that policy is meant to provide. Better living through policy change. Policy is about OPPORTUNITIES Happiness is the opportunity that policy is meant to provide. Better living through cultural change.

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