Chapter 1

Question 1

True or false: John Mills definition of happiness is “Happiness is intended pleasure, and, the absence of pain”

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or false:
According to Helliwell, there is no measurable difference in happiness between people in rich or poor countries.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or false: The level of spending on public welfare has an impact upon people’s happiness.
Choose one option.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Giddens has focused on what he labels positive welfare by emphasizing the welfare state as an economic investment state, focusing on elements such as active health, autonomy, a strong
police force, defense spendings and well-being.

Answer 4

False