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#657 - Erik Angner - An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life

Modern Wisdom

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The Role of Inequality in Happiness

There's a lot to be said about happiness and inequality. Some inequalities reflect preferences, for example. But then there are various ways in which an inequality can harm total happiness. The keeping up with the Jones's comparison that we have in our brains must mediate our happiness with regards to wealth.

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