Can Money Buy Well-being?

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📅 01/03/2026 5:42pm

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📝 Description

Economic policies set by governments and central banks significantly impact quality of life, raising questions about how this quality is accurately measured. Standard metrics like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) often incorporate factors that have minimal correlation with individual happiness or well-being. The discussion explores fundamental human needs beyond basic subsistence and methods for ensuring these necessities are met.

This segment features an interview with Jayati Ghosh of UMass Amherst, co-author of "Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity," who addresses the relationship between economic structures and personal fulfillment. The conversation centers on developing metrics for well-being that offer a more accurate assessment of societal success than traditional economic indicators.

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money and well-being economic policy quality of life GDP limitations human needs philosophy Jayati Ghosh

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📺 Platform youtube logo png clip art
Duration 11:28
🆔 Video ID 185223