Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation's success by its productivity -- instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use (because a happy life doesn't have to cost the earth). Which countries rank highest in the HPI? You might be surprised.
Subject(s): Social Responsibility, Economics, Personal Improvement
Source(s): TED Conferences LLC
Author(s): Nic Marks
Posted: 2011-02-11
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