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The Philosophy of Gross National Happiness

maximizing gross national happiness is official government policy in Bhutan. The philosophy of gross national happiness says capitalism alone isn't enough. For true happiness, you need to balance economic success with cultural, spiritual and environmental riches as well. So does it inevitably mean having to make do with less money and fewer possessions? One of Bhutan's leading GNH theorists Jigmi Tinley answers the question.

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