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There Is A Paradox At The Heart Of Our Lives. We All Want More Money, But As Societies Become Richer, They Do Not Become Happier. This Is Not Speculation: It'S The Story Told By Countless Pieces Of Scientific Research. We Now Have Sophisticated Ways Of Measuring How Happy People Are, And All The Evidence Shows That On Average People Have Grown No Happier In The Last Fifty Years, Even As Average Incomes Have More Than Doubled.The Central Question The Great Economist Richard Layard Asks In Happiness Is This: If We Really Wanted To Be Happier, What Would We Do Differently? First We'D Have To See Clearly What Conditions Generate Happiness And Then Bend All Our Efforts Toward Producing Them. That Is What This Book Is Aboutthe Causes Of Happiness And The Means We Have To Effect It.Until Recently There Was Too Little Evidence To Give A Good Answer To This Essential Question, But, Layard Shows Us, Thanks To The Integrated Insights Of Psychology, Sociology, Applied Economics, And Other Fields, We Can Now Reach Some Firm Conclusions, Conclusions That Will Surprise You. Happiness Is An Illuminating Road Map, Grounded In Hard Research, To A Better, Happier Life For Us All.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Happiness: Lessons from a New Science'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around understanding the paradox of happiness in relation to wealth, exploring how societies can become richer without increasing happiness levels.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Happiness: Lessons from a New Science' is Richard Layard.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Happiness: Lessons from a New Science'? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Happiness: Lessons from a New Science' published? A: The book was published on June 27, 2006.
- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book covers subjects related to psychology, sociology, and applied economics, focusing on the factors that contribute to happiness.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone seeking to improve their happiness? A: Yes, the book provides insights and research-backed conclusions on how individuals can work towards achieving greater happiness.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book is offered as a reprint edition.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the significance of the research presented in the book? A: The research presents firm conclusions about happiness that challenge common beliefs, providing a roadmap to achieving a happier life.