Happiness – lessons from a new science – Richard Layard

Leading economist Richard Layard explores why, despite being wealthier than ever before, we’re no happier.  In this accessible, interesting and important book he uses philosophy, economics and the latest psychological research to explore the issue of happiness.  What are the main causes of happiness and which of them matter most?  What should we be doing - both as a society and as individuals - to increase our happiness?