Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.
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Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.ESPN - 2h -
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, dies after fall in New Orleans
Sonny Smart underwent surgery after fracturing his hip on TuesdayYahoo Sports - 9h -
Britain’s economic gloom is overdone
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Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
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