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In agreement with Greek philosophers, happiness can be understood as what society and individuals ought to strive toward. Bhutan was the first country to take the idea seriously, by adopting a policy striving to maximise gross national happiness rather than gross national product. Recently other countries, including France and England, seem to be following suit. It is difficult to find happiness with money, while social connections are a key factor.
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Grinde, B. (2012). The Politics of Happiness. In: The Biology of Happiness. SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4393-9_6
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