Reality vs. the American Dream
In his 1931 book, The Epic of America, American writer and historian James Truslow Adams, coined the term, “The American Dream.” […]
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The Economic Crisis as an Opportunity to Examine the Economic Paradigm
The study of happiness is becoming more pertinent than ever in these days of global crisis. The equation: wealth =
The Study of Happiness
The maxim, “Money can’t buy happiness,” was confirmed in a number of studies in economy and psychology. These studies show
The key to happiness is not wealth, but a connection of mutual guarantee among us
Key Points . Studies prove that beyond a certain income, additional income does not necessarily increase happiness. . When we
Overview of “Research in Economics Challenges the Equation that Wealth Equals Happiness”
The key to happiness is not wealth, but a connection of mutual guarantee among us Studies prove that beyond a
Putting Words into Action
The new world is pushing people closer, forcing us to care for one another in genuine solidarity, and to rethink
Into the Future
The failure of capitalism, as expressed in the current crisis, demonstrates our urgent need to build a new economic paradigm.
Negative Externalities
One example of the influence of human interconnectedness on economic dynamics is called “negative externalities.” This term describes the cost
Capitalism in the Time of Globalization
The global crisis has put two of the tenets of capitalism to a test—one they seem to be failing. Those
