Kelsey is an economist and a researcher of well-being at STATEC Research in Luxembourg. We discuss the economics of happiness, the importance of happiness research in policy-making, and the influence of social media on well-being. Kelsey describes his journey from the U.S. to Europe and the cultural differences in work ethics between Europe and America. You will learn about Luxembourg’s unique approach to statistical research and the dynamics of European statistical offices. We also explore big data’s role in economics, the impact of consumer price indexes on wages, and adjustments in national accounts.
Referenced
- Measuring Societal Progress – I wrote this as an encyclopedia piece. It should be more broadly accessible. It is probably the most relevant for listeners, covering background and the future of subjective well-being in national decision-making.
- Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
- World Happiness Report
Additional material
- An Economist’s Lessons of Happiness: Farewell Dismal Science, free e-book, modeled on happiness-economics-pioneer Richard Easterlin’s undergraduate course.
- Can We Be Happier? Evidence and Ethics by Richard Layard and George Ward, and Kelsey’s free book review.
Where to find Kelsey
- Website: https://sites.google.com/site/kelseyjoconnor/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyoconnor/
Where to find Ida
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ida-johnsson/
- X: https://twitter.com/IdaBJohnsson
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGBjKfzdALl_FQVcA4b8TA