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Richard Layard, Baron Layard, is a British labor economist and professor at the London School of Economics. He is known for his research on unemployment, inequality, and happiness economics, and for his advocacy of mental health reform and evidence-based policy.
Known for: Happiness: Lessons from a New Science
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Happiness: Lessons from a New Science
In this influential work, economist Richard Layard explores the science of happiness, arguing that modern societies should prioritize well-being over material wealth. Drawing on psychology, economics, and social science, Layard examines what truly makes people happy and how governments can design policies that foster greater life satisfaction.
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Historical Context: When Economic Growth Fails to Deliver Happiness
For decades, governments and economists alike have been obsessed with growth. GDP became the yardstick for progress, and increasing income the goal of every policy. Yet, as I examined the data, something stood out starkly — even as incomes rose substantially since the 1950s, average reported happine...
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The Science of Happiness: Understanding What Truly Matters
When the question of happiness moved from philosophy to science, the results were illuminating. Psychologists and neuroscientists began measuring happiness systematically — through self-reports, brain imaging, and even physiological markers. The findings were consistent across cultures: happiness de...
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About Richard Layard
Richard Layard, Baron Layard, is a British labor economist and professor at the London School of Economics. He is known for his research on unemployment, inequality, and happiness economics, and for his advocacy of mental health reform and evidence-based policy.
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