It’s happened again! The Nordic countries keep coming out on top in the United Nations World Happiness Study. Why are they so happy? Finns don’t try to keep up with the Joneses, don’t neglect the importance of nature, and don’t break trust with one...
“Care of life and happiness are the first and only object of good government.” From Aristotle to Thomas Jefferson, the most revered writers of governing documents worldwide maintain that government shall uphold the quality of life of those governed. From Aristotle to...
For 20 years now millions of people around the world have been telling Gallup about their well-being. The feedback is astonishing! Of the top 20 happiest countries, 35 percent are led by women, compared to 10 percent worldwide. Countries with female leaders recorded...
The knowledge of how to promote happiness is becoming a well-being revolution. In countries where people are trustworthy, generous, and mutually supportive, they are happier. Governments that promote a happy populace improve their chances of re-election. News reports...
To be happier, we should elect more women to political office. Political scientists say the results are quite clear: In countries where more women hold elected office, people are happier. There is strong, consistent evidence that promoting gender equality in...
