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Can money buy happiness?

Sep 18, 2024 · 28m
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  • Famous 2010 study by Kahneman and Deaton found money correlates with happiness only up to $75,000 annually; finding stood for over a decade
  • 2021 research by Matt Killingsworth contradicts earlier study, finding happiness continues increasing with income well beyond $75,000
  • Two researchers with opposing findings examine relationship between money and happiness to reach better understanding

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