Nic Marks

“Much of modern life is based upon a false logic, a logic that assumes that happiness and well-being come from financial prosperity.”

— Nic Marks

“The time is ripe for our measurement system to shift emphasis from measuring economic production to measuring people’s well-being. And measures of…

— Nic Marks

“There are two main reasons why this assumption is wrong. First, once basic material needs have been met, there is very little…

— Nic Marks

“Classical economists assume that people have rational and stable preferences and that their well-being is greatest when they have the maximum opportunities…

— Nic Marks

“Develop flourishing schools … The purpose of the education system should be to create capable and emotionally well-rounded young people who are…

— Nic Marks

“Even if we act to erase material poverty, there is another greater task; it is to confront the poverty of satisfaction –…

— Nic Marks

“Much of modern life is based upon a false logic, a logic that assumes that happiness and well-being come from financial prosperity.…

— Nic Marks

“when we actually are inspired to engage in learning processes we gain considerable benefits. These positive change processes are more about curiosity…

— Nic Marks

“Even if we act to erase material poverty, there is another greater task; it is to confront the poverty of satisfaction –…

— Nic Marks

“The fact that Costa Rica comes top of the HPI is both surprising and interesting. The data tells us just how well…

— Nic Marks