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The happiness equation : the surprising economics of our most valuable asset / Nick Powdthavee.

Summary:

"The result of new, unique research, The Happiness Equation brings the new science of happiness economics to a general readership for the first time. Behavioural economist Nick Powdthavee explains why some things matter more to our happiness than others (like why seeing friends is worth more than a fast car) while others are worth almost nothing (like sunny weather). Deeply compelling, regularly surprising and uncannily perspective, Powdthavee's book reveals what we should really value in order to be happy - and the answers may not be as straightforward as you think." --Back cover

Record details

ISBN: 9781848312463
ISBN: 1848312466
Physical Description: 249 p. ; 20 cm.
Publisher: London : Icon, 2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-244) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The pursuit -- Happiness : what has science got to do with it? -- Money can't buy me love, but can it buy me happiness? -- The price of what money can't buy : part I -- The price of what money can't buy : part II -- Does time really heal all wounds? -- Just as long as I'm not the only one -- Focusing illusions -- Why should we be happy? -- Who gets to decide? -- And the funny thing is?