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'The Dutch are a happy people'

3 April 2012

The Netherlands ranks fourth on a list of the world’s most contented nations. The list, drawn up by three economists, was published on the eve of a UN conference on happiness. Economists John Helliwell, Richard Layard and Jeffrey Sachs analysed a series of studies and surveys conducted in the past few years. The three researchers used a number of parameters including income, freedom, trust in the government and life expectancy.

The programme was broadcast on Radio Netherlands on April 3, 2012
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Related publications
World Happiness Report, John Helliwell, Richard Layard and Jeffrey Sachs (eds), Columbia University's Earth Institute, April 2012
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Related links
Richard Layard webpage
Wellbeing Programme webpage

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