Public Policy and Happiness -

Christian Kroll

It is not longer enough for public policy to aspire to increase the electorate's material wealth. Instead, the principal aim of politics must be the greatest happiness of the people. At least this is, according to the author, Christian Kroll, a conviction which is gaining support around the globe. This article analyses the newhappiness research as well as the 'politics of happiness' in the UK and Germany.

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