 Policies for HappinessEdited by Stefano Bartolini, Ennio Bilancini, Luigino Bruni () and Pier Luigi Porta in OUP Catalogue from Oxford University Press Abstract: In recent years, debates on the economics of happiness have shown that, over the long-term, well-being is influenced more by social and personal relationships than by income. This evidence challenges the traditional economic policy paradigm that has emphasized income as the primary determinant of well-being. This volume brings together contributions from leading scholars to ask: What should be done to improve the quality of people's lives? Can economic and social changes be made which enhance well-being? What policies are required? How do policies for well-being differ from traditional ones targeted on redistribution, the correction of market inefficiencies, and growth? Are there dimensions of well-being that have been neglected by traditional policies? Is happiness a meaningful policy target? The volume presents reflections and proposals which constitute a first step towards answering these questions. Contributors to this volume - Stefano Bartolini Ennio Bilancini Luigino Bruni Joshua Chen-Yuan Teng Andrew Clark Bruno S. Frey Carol Graham John F. Helliwell Tim Kasser Richard Layard Vittorio Pelligra Pier Luigi Porta Maurizio Pugno Francesco Sarracino Alois Stutzer Robert Sugden Date: 2016 There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:oxp:obooks:9780198758730 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from Access Statistics for this book More books in OUP Catalogue from Oxford University Press |
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