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biffvernon
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This could make interesting reading.

Well-being patterns uncovered: An analysis of UK data

http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/2012/1 ... for-the-uk
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Some of the results are unsurprising (race, disability, etc).

The question is, are those found to have the lowest well-being going to be helped to improve their lot? And if so, how?
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The question is, are those found to have the lowest well-being going to be helped to improve their lot? And if so, how?
Doubt it.
Engage in geo-engineering. Plant a tree today.
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