Happiness in Economics

Happiness in Economics presents a selection of the most important economics articles on individuals' subjective well-being. The volume demonstrates that economics is relevant for people's happiness.Part I includes key early papers on happiness and income, determinants of the happiness-income relationship, and policy implications, as well as the Leyden analysis of income norms. Part II contains recent analyses of the determinants of happiness.This fascinating and innovative collection will provide invaluable information and analysis for students, researchers and policymakers.