This week we discuss whether moving from measuring Gross Domestic Product vs Gross National Happiness would improve underlying results for the world. There's a hint of an opinion in the title of the article we reference. The aim of maximising happiness is doomed to fail as a public policy

The biggest news is that Brian has a substack! You should all go subscribe to it

Also referenced:

• The centuries-old debt that's still paying interest
• Russ Roberts thinks you should be a vampire
• Why you can't argue that a $300 rebate will reduce inflation
• Why growth matters

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