Category Archives: Happiness

Can We Increase Gross National Happiness?

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

The small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is known internationally for two things: high visa fees, which reduce the influx of tourists, and its policy of promoting “gross national happiness” instead of economic growth. The two are related: more tourists might … Continue reading →

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Teaching Happiness: Cultivate Compassion, Wisdom, and Awareness

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

In March 2008, after a century of absolute monarchy, Bhutan, a small, Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, held its first democratic elections. Bhutan’s transition to a constitutional monarchy (i.e., the king is still the head of state, but the executive … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Happiness

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

We live in a time of high anxiety. Despite the world’s unprecedented total wealth, there is vast insecurity, unrest, and dissatisfaction. In the United States, a large majority of Americans believe that the country is “on the wrong track.” Pessimism … Continue reading →