The data says that with the poor, a little money can buy a lot of happiness. If you're rich, a lot of money can buy you a little more happiness. But in both cases, money does it.Stumbling on Happiness, p. 150, 2006
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Daniel Gilbert is an American psychologist, professor, and author, known for his research on affective forecasting, which explores how people predict their future emotional states. He is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and has written the best-selling book "Stumbling on Happiness," which discusses the science of happiness and the common misconceptions people have about what makes them happy. Gilbert's work has significantly contributed to the understanding of human behavior and the psychology of happiness.
The data says that with the poor, a little money can buy a lot of happiness. If you're rich, a lot of money can buy you a little more happiness. But in both cases, money does it.Stumbling on Happiness, p. 150, 2006