"In this valuable study, an economist and political scientist combine to produce a succinct survey and synthesis of the multidisciplinary literature on happiness and assess its implications for how to improve personal and societal well-being." - Richard Easterlin, University Professor Emeritus USC and creator of the Easterlin paradox "This concise and bracing little book does exactly what it says.
It plunges readers into the recent science, economics, and politics of happines. "In this valuable study, an economist and political scientist combine to produce a succinct survey and synthesis of the multidisciplinary literature on happiness and assess its implications for how to improve personal and societal well-being." - Richard Easterlin, University Professor Emeritus USC and creator of the Easterlin paradox "This concise and bracing little book does exactly what it says