The UK is getting serious about measuring national well-being. The question is, how is the Office for National Statistics measuring it? And what will they do about it once they find out? The Guardian newspaper reports on the progress. Read more.
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We are offering an online course on the “Psychology and Philosophy of Happiness.” If you are interested in joining us please register on the course page.
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