How Does a Country’s Happiness Relate to Its Economy?

Every March, the World Happiness Report reveals a list of factors that contribute towards the overall happiness and satisfaction of various countries around the globe. These factors range from community cohesion, the government, big data and digital media to opportunities and the economy. The report looks at qualitative and quantitative factors to determine whether individuals and communities are happy or not and what might be the cause of this happiness. People claim that money can't buy happiness, but how exactly does a country's overall happiness match up to the state of their economy?

Does Money Buy Happiness?

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