The Easterlin Paradox states that at a point in time happiness varies directly with income, both among and within … nations, but over time the long-term growth rates of happiness and income are not significantly related. The principal reason … for the contradiction is social comparison. At a point in time those with higher income are happier because they are …

The Easterlin Paradox states that at a point in time happiness varies directly with income, both among and within … nations, but over time the long-term growth rates of happiness and income are not significantly related. The principal reason … for the contradiction is social comparison. At a point in time those with higher income are happier because they are …

Recent studies focused on testing the Easterlin hypothesis (happiness and national income correlate in the cross … per capita and life satisfaction in either country (controlling for a variety of variables). Together with the evidence … from previous research, we now count three countries for which Easterlin's happiness-income hypothesis cannot be rejected …

Recent studies focused on testing the Easterlin hypothesis (happiness and national income correlate in the cross … per capita and life satisfaction in either country (controlling for a variety of variables). Together with the evidence … from previous research, we now count three countries for which Easterlin's happiness-income hypothesis cannot be rejected …

Recent studies focused on testing the Easterlin hypothesis (happiness and national income correlate in the cross … per capita and life satisfaction in either country (controlling for a variety of variables). Together with the evidence … presented in Stevenson and Wolfers (2008, BROOKINGS PAP ECO AC), we now count three exceptions supporting Easterlin s happiness-income …

This study investigates the income-happiness puzzle in China by examining the trends in happiness and economic growth … substantial increase in average happiness alongside steady income growth. Income growth contributes to approximately 40% of rural … residents' happiness improvement and 25% of that of urban residents during this period. I find the effect of income is positive …