This chapter explores the impact of money on people's well-being, presenting the findings of major economic studies. It discusses the small and diminishing effect of money on happiness, as well as the correlation between income and day-to-day happiness. Graphs illustrating the relationship between income and life satisfaction, positive affect, and stress-free feelings are provided.
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