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The Loss of Happiness in Market Democracies
The Loss of Happiness in Market Democracies Author:Robert Lane Why in prosperous market democracies today do so many people regard themselves as unhappy? Robert E. Lane draws on extensive research in many fields to show that the main sources of well-being in advanced economies are friendships and a good family life; income has little to do with happiness once a person rises above the poverty level. Lane... more » urges us to alter priorities and emphasize companionship over higher income.« less