“Classical economists assume that people have rational and stable preferences and that their well-being is greatest when they have the maximum opportunities to satisfy them. So more choice is always better, and more income increases choices, so the way to… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“Even if we act to erase material poverty, there is another greater task; it is to confront the poverty of satisfaction – purpose and… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“Classical economists assume that people have rational and stable preferences and that their well-being is greatest when they have the maximum opportunities to satisfy… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“Much of modern life is based upon a false logic, a logic that assumes that happiness and well-being come from financial prosperity. Thus most… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“The time is ripe for our measurement system to shift emphasis from measuring economic production to measuring people’s well-being. And measures of well-being should… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“Develop flourishing schools … The purpose of the education system should be to create capable and emotionally well-rounded young people who are happy and… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“The fact that Costa Rica comes top of the HPI is both surprising and interesting. The data tells us just how well they are… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“when we actually are inspired to engage in learning processes we gain considerable benefits. These positive change processes are more about curiosity than accumulating… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“There are two main reasons why this assumption is wrong. First, once basic material needs have been met, there is very little evidence that… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
“Even if we act to erase material poverty, there is another greater task; it is to confront the poverty of satisfaction – purpose and… — Nic Marks Copy Share Image
