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More or Less: Behind the Stats

Numbers of the year

Dec 27, 2013
Experts like David Spiegelhalter and Linda Yueh dive into intriguing stats of 2013, including income inequality, computing advancements, mathematical problems, and the impact of quantitative easing on the art market.
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  • Happiness levels vary globally with the UK averaging 7.3 out of 10, while US income inequality post-recovery remains a heated economic debate.

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Happiness and Satisfaction Levels Across Countries

The podcast discusses the average happiness reported by people in different countries. The average response of 7.3 out of 10 by 165,000 individuals in the UK was revealed, with significant variation from completely manic to really miserable responses. Comparisons were drawn with Danes and Bulgarians, showing differences in reported happiness levels.

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