The Paradox of Quality of Life and Suicide Rates

This chapter explores the paradoxical relationship between quality of life and suicide rates, highlighting how regions with higher quality of life tend to have higher suicide rates despite not being solely determined by wealth. It delves into the concept of suicide being considered a 'luxury good' and how individuals who are unhappy in regions with overall improved quality of life may attribute their misery to some inherent flaw in themselves, leading to depression and unhappiness.