If the U.S. could get happier and poorer, would it?

Here's a quick question for you.

Assume for the sake of argument that we had some kind of reliable way of measuring happiness (defined however you like).

If we could cut our GDP in half but double the level of national happiness, should we do it?

Would we?

Here’s a quick question for you.

Assume for the sake of argument that we had some kind of reliable way of measuring happiness (defined however you like).

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