The Hidden Wealth of Nations

by: David Halpern

The Hidden Wealth of Nations
Author: David Halpern

Publisher: Polity Press

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 06 November 2009

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ISBN: 0745648029 ISBN 13: 9780745648026

The Hidden Wealth of Nations by David Halpern

Richer nations are happier, yet economic growth doesn't increase happiness. This title explains this paradox. It explores what is happening in contemporary societies from value change to the changing role of governments, and offers suggestions about what policy makers and citizens can do about it. Top page

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Richer nations are happier, yet economic growth doesn't increase happiness. This paradox is explained by the "Hidden Wealth of Nations" - the extent to which citizens get along with other independently drives both economic growth and well-being. Much of this hidden wealth is expressed in everyday ways, such as our common values, the way we look after our children and elderly, or whether we trust and help strangers. It is a hidden dimension of inequality, and helps to explain why governments have found it so hard to reduce gaps in society. There are also deep cracks in this hidden wealth, in the form of our rising fears of crime, immigration and terror. Using a rich variety of international comparisons and new analysis, the book explores what is happening in contemporary societies from value change to the changing role of governments, and offers suggestions about what policy makers and citizens can do about it. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Polity Press

City: Oxford

Pages: 280

More info: height 230 mm width 155 mm weight 488 gr

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Age recommended: Professional and scholarly


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