Week 5: improving happiness is a task of the government - literature

Question 1

What matters in the relationship between governments and happiness (3)

Answer 1

(1) Government intervention matters
(2) Policies in itself matters (profound consequences)
(3) democracy in itself matters

Question 2

What has more effect on life satisfaction salary increase or promotion?

Answer 2

promotion

Question 3

How does unemployment rates matter for the unemployed themselves?

Answer 3

Higher unemployment rates makes the unemployed less unhappy because they receive less stigma

Question 4

Where is the relationship between national satisfaction and life satisfaction strongest?

Answer 4

poorest countries of the world with least income and least conveniences

Question 5

In which culture (western vs non-western) is the relationship between national satisfaction and life satisfaction the largest?

Answer 5

Non-western countries, in line with importance placed on groups in non-western cultures

Question 6

Is the relationship between policies and happiness bidirectional?

Answer 6

Yes! Both influence one another

Question 7

Name 3 forms of proof how people high in subjective well-being are more successful than their peers?

Answer 7

(1) higher job satisfaction
(2) more likely to be re-employed after unemployment
(3) more likely to earn higher incomes