Why Some Countries Are Happier Than Their Wealth Suggests
Wealth alone does not determine how happy a nation is. Certain low-income countries are remarkably efficient at generating happiness.
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Wealth alone does not determine how happy a nation is. Certain low-income countries are remarkably efficient at generating happiness.
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