Gross National Happiness
by Arthur C. Brooks
Brooks's survey of happiness data: faith, family, work, charity and freedom predict happiness; government transfers and income beyond a point do not. Political in parts, data-rich throughout.
Read it if…
you want the survey data on what correlates with happiness.
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Skip it if…
you dislike policy conclusions mixed with science.
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Three things you will actually use
- Earned success beats transfers.
- Giving increases happiness.
- Faith and family are strong predictors.
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Read the chapter on charity and giving.
Our verdict
Data with a point of view.
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