The First Conference on the Economics of Happiness

In this short article I try to provide a description of the first conference on the economics of happiness. It was held in 1993 at the London School of Economics. In the ensuing three decades, a huge literature has emerged in this field. I attempt to offer a view on why this has happened.

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2026-05-12
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https://doi.org/10.1177/29782244261442467
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Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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The First Conference on the Economics of Happiness

Andrew J. Oswald
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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The First Conference on the Economics of Happiness

Andrew J. Oswald
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Abstract

In this short article I try to provide a description of the first conference on the economics of happiness. It was held in 1993 at the London School of Economics. In the ensuing three decades, a huge literature has emerged in this field. I attempt to offer a view on why this has happened.

University of Warwick (GB), Manchester College (GB)
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Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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