Which of the Following Is a Point Made by Economist

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a point made by economist Richard Easterlin (for whom the Easterlin Paradox is named) based on his research?

• A) Rich people tend to be happier than poor people in the same country.
• B) People in richer countries tend to be no happier than people in poorer countries.
• C) People in richer countries tend to be much happier than people in poorer countries.
• D) People in poorer countries tend to be much happier than people in richer countries.
• E) a and b

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