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GDP is identified as one of the six key variables that correlate with average national happiness scores [1]. While per capita GDP is associated with overall happiness levels {fact:2, fact:4}, research indicates that fluctuations in GDP have little impact on changes in happiness {fact:3, fact:4}.
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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 3 facts
claimChanges in a nation's gross domestic product (GDP) bear little relationship to changes in happiness (Diener et al., 2013).
claimA nation's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is associated with happiness levels (Helliwell et al., 2013).
claimAverage national happiness scores relate strongly to six key variables: per capita gross domestic product (GDP), social support, freedom to make important life choices, healthy life expectancy, freedom from perceived corruption in government and business, and generosity.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 1 fact
claimA nation's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is associated with happiness levels, but changes in GDP bear little relationship to changes in happiness.