Renowned economics professor Richard Easterlin joins guest host Ilyce Glink to discuss his new book, “An Economist’s Lessons on Happiness: Farewell Dismal Science!” Professor Easterlin talks about what he discovered while researching the book, the three things that typically define someone’s happiness, the top things people can do to become happier, and why most people can improve their happiness.
What are the keys to happiness?

Workers install a sign next to a giant rotating smiley face decoration outside a shopping mall in Bangkok on March 19, 2021. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP) (Photo by MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images)