Measuring Global Happiness and Impact of COVID-19

Exploring the annual World Happiness Report, its collaboration, and data sources - primarily the Gallup World Poll covering 136 countries. Delving into the Cantral Ladder method of measuring happiness, the chapter discusses pandemic effects on global happiness, particularly among younger individuals in North America and Central/Eastern Europe. It analyzes surprising trends like low life satisfaction in North American youth and higher happiness levels in conflict-affected regions, attributing differences to factors like social relationships and evolving perspectives.