Richard A. Easterlin
1 book
About the Author
Richard A. Easterlin is an economist and influential scholar of happiness and well-being, whose work examines how economic growth, income, and social conditions shape people’s lives. With a clear-eyed yet humane perspective, he challenges conventional assumptions about progress and invites readers to reconsider what truly contributes to a fulfilling life. In An Economist’s Lessons on Happiness: Farewell Dismal Science!, Easterlin brings decades of research into conversation with broader questions about prosperity, public policy, and human flourishing. His writing connects rigorous economic analysis with accessible reflection, making complex ideas meaningful to scholars, policymakers, and curious general readers alike.
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analytical
accessible
reflective
Books by Richard A. Easterlin
