Are you happy? Do you think you're happier than you were 20 years ago? Or, put a different way, why aren't you happier despite living in one of the wealthiest periods in history? Three simple questions, but all of them have complicated answers. So how do we start to unpick this?

In this episode, we dive into the world of happiness economics with Professor Lord Richard Layard. We explore the factors that drive happiness, why GDP isn't the ultimate goal, and how policies could shift to prioritise well-being over consumption.

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11 December 2024

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Investment Uncut

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https://www.lcp.com/en/podcasts/investment-uncut-happiness-economics-with-professor-lord-richard-layard

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