Halpern, David

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Trust, happiness and other forms of human capital constitute the "hidden wealth of nations." This reciprocal, relationship-based "economy of regard" is a reservoir of unseen assets that parallels the transaction-based economy. Insights from behavioral economics and survey-based …

Richer nations are happier, yet economic growth doesn't increase happiness. This paradox is explained by the "Hidden Wealth of Nations"--The extent to which citizens get along with other independently drives both economic growth and well-being. Much of this hidden wealth is expr…