paper I review cross-country evidence on happiness and life satisfaction and consider whether these data will likely be … replaced by the U-index. I find that first, that there are many similarities. According to both measures happiness is higher … developing countries. Equivalent results are found using self-reported unhappiness data. Second, there is a large body of data on …

This open access book defines happiness intuitively and explores several common conceptual mistakes with regard to … happiness. It then moves on to address topical issues including, but not limited to, whether money can buy you happiness, why … happiness is ultimately the only thing of intrinsic value, and the various factors important for happiness. It also presents a …