The well-known Easterlin paradox points out that average happiness has remained constant over time despite sharp rises … presence of relative income terms in the utility function. Income may be evaluated relative to others (social comparison) or to … also discuss the relation (or not) between happiness and utility and discuss some non-happiness research (behavioural …

social relations and of the environment, employment, and job satisfaction. In this chapter we survey the economic literature … functionings) approach, the use of subjective life satisfaction measures, and the calculation of equivalent incomes. We discuss the … respected and where in each approach the boundaries of individual responsibility are drawn. We compare the measurement of …

population in Germany receives basic social benefits; however, according to the Laeken indicators used across Europe, over 20 per … cent of the population are at risk of poverty. A glance at the different methods of calculation explains this large …

, absence of corruption, and generosity) identified in the World Happiness Reports and apply Data Envelopment Analysis to a …-being (Cantril ladder). We use the six inputs (real GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom of choice …

of choice, absence of corruption, and generosity) identified in the World Happiness Reports and apply Data Envelopment … well-being (Cantril ladder). We use the six inputs (real GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom …

of choice, absence of corruption, and generosity) identified in the World Happiness Reports and apply Data Envelopment … well-being (Cantril ladder). We use the six inputs (real GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom …