Psychology of the economy

Question 1

How does Bowlby’s theory of attachment affect the economy?

Answer 1

Importance of nurture in early childhood, can only be supplied by the mother, mothers stay off work to care for children

Question 2

What has more recent research on attachment shown?

Answer 2

Early childhood nurturing can come from either parent, more flexible working

Question 3

How does treatment of mental illness link to the economy?

Answer 3

Average 25.8 days off work a year, psychological research allows for treatment which allows people to take less time off work