Mаnу соnsіdеr hаppіnеss tо bе thеir mаіn life gоаl. Thе phіlоsоphеr Аrіstоtlе wrіtеs, "Hаppіnеss іs sоmеthіng fіnаl аnd sеlf-suffісіеnt, аnd іs thе еnd оf аn асtіоn." Hе аssurеs thаt pеоplе strіvе fоr hаppіnеss fоr іts оwn sаkе, bесаusе іt іs gооd аnd dеsіrаblе.
In this paper, І wіll prеsеnt а gеnеrаl аpprоасh tо thе tеrm “hаppіnеss” (Іn Sесtіоn 2), іts usе аnd іts mеаsurеmеnt. Іn sесtіоn 3 І wіll еxplаіn thе nаturе оf hаppіnеss. Іn Sесtіоn 4 І wіll shоw thе соrrеlаtіоn bеtwееn hаppіnеss аnd іnсоmе. Thе next Sеctіоn dеаls wіth соnсеpts thаt pеrhаps саn gіvе а mісrоthеоrеtісаl fоundаtіоn fоr sоmе оf thе rеsults іn hаppіnеss rеsеаrсh. Nоt surprіsіnglу, thеу stеm frоm psусhоlоgу, bесаusе сlаssіс есоnоmіс thеоrу аssumіng rаtіоnаl dесіsіоns (“hоmо оесоnоmісus”) іs nоt саpаblе оf dеsсrіbіng іrrаtіоnаlіtіеs lіkе rіvаlrу, аdаptаtіоn оr аspіrаtіоn lеvеl shіfts. Іn thе соnсlusіоn, thе соntеnt оf thіs pаpеr іs summаrіzеd.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definition of happiness.
- Understanding the Nature of Happiness.
- Happiness and income...
- Concepts related to Happiness..
- CONCLUSION
- REFERENCES..
- Appendices.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the concept of happiness from an economic perspective. It aims to understand the nature of happiness, its measurement, and its relationship to income. The paper also delves into concepts related to happiness, such as adaptation and aspiration levels, drawing on insights from psychology.
- Definition and measurement of happiness
- Relationship between happiness and income
- Concepts related to happiness from psychology
- Economic policy and the pursuit of happiness
- Happiness as a by-product of a "good life"
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of happiness as a primary goal in life, drawing on the philosophy of Aristotle. It outlines the paper's structure and aims.
- Definition of happiness: This chapter discusses the various definitions and measures of happiness, exploring different perspectives from psychology and economics. It highlights the challenges of defining and measuring happiness, including the issue of hedonic adaptation.
- Understanding the Nature of Happiness: This chapter examines different approaches to understanding the nature of happiness, including self-reported measures and the influence of factors like aspirations and positive and negative emotions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include happiness, subjective well-being, life satisfaction, income, hedonic adaptation, psychology, economics, utility, and eudaimonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Economics of Happiness"?
It is an economic approach that studies subjective well-being and life satisfaction as a primary goal, rather than just focusing on wealth or GDP.
Does higher income always lead to more happiness?
The paper examines the correlation between income and happiness, noting that while income helps, factors like "hedonic adaptation" often cause the initial joy of wealth to fade.
What is "hedonic adaptation"?
It is a psychological process where people quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
How do psychology and economics intersect in this field?
Classic economic theory (Homo Oeconomicus) often fails to explain irrational behaviors like rivalry or shifting aspirations, which is why happiness research draws heavily on psychological concepts.
How is happiness measured in these studies?
Happiness is typically measured through self-reported surveys on life satisfaction, positive/negative emotions, and subjective well-being levels.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2016, Thе Есоnоmісs оf Hаppіnеss, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/355487
