The relationship between economic growth and happiness is not as straightforward as it first appears. While higher income is associated with greater wellbeing, other factors like healthcare and friendship are important too, especially in richer countries.

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17 November 2025

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/does-getting-richer-make-people-happier

This publication comes under the following theme: Causes and effects of wellbeing