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This article discusses the arguments made in a new book called "The Origins of Happiness" which argues that happiness should guide government policy. It notes that while promoting happiness was part of the agenda for former leaders like Obama and Cameron, it seems less relevant now under leaders like Trump and May. It also questions how reliably surveys that ask people to rate their life satisfaction on a scale of 1-10 can guide policymaking. However, it acknowledges that promoting employment and treating d

Author

Aijana Tursunova

Language

EN