Article: The happiness revolution

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emulate

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match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

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ascend

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go up or climb.

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proxy

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a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.

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gross domestic product

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bruttonationalprodukt

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welfare

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the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

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a trivial task

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of little value or importance.

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moods can be transient

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lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

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simultaneously

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at the same time

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a forthcoming holiday

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upcoming

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a survey

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a general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

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societal well-being

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relating to society or social relations.

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indisputably important

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in a way that cannot be challenged or denied.

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richer people tended to be more satisfied than their poorer compatriots

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a fellow citizen or national of a country.

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to receive fanfare

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great attention to and interest in something

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to debunk a paradox

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expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)

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comedy takes delight in debunking heroes

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reduce the inflated reputation of (someone).

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the distributed supplies

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shared or spread out.

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a meticulously researched book

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in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.

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to perform a meta-analysis

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a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies

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an integrated public transport system

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with various parts or aspects linked or coordinated.

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mitigate

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alleviate, diminish, reduce. make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

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a negative correlation between

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a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

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a virtuous cycle

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having or showing high moral standards.

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help dispel some lingering myths

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make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

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reams of scientific research

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a large quantity of something, especially paper or writing.

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public misconceptions

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misunderstanding, misapprehension

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a training programme should be devised

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plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.

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It is advisable to take heed of the following misconceptions.

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to pay attention to something and be careful about it

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a pragmatic approach to business ethics

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

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to face financial hardship

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severe suffering or privation, deprivation.