Happiness Economics and Well-Being
This quiz explores the intersection of economics and psychology, testing knowledge of happiness metrics, well-being factors (autonomy, relatedness, competence, meaning), and policies that influence societal and individual happiness.
Questions
What is the term used to describe the relationship between economic growth and happiness?
- The Easterlin Paradox
- The Kuznets Curve
- The Hedonic Treadmill
- The Paradox of Progress
Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to happiness?
- Income
- Health
- Social relationships
- Material possessions
What is the term used to describe the idea that people adapt to their circumstances and quickly return to their baseline level of happiness?
- The Hedonic Treadmill
- The Adaptation Level Theory
- The Set-Point Theory
- The Happiness Plateau
Which of the following is not a policy that has been shown to increase happiness?
- Progressive taxation
- Universal basic income
- Reducing income inequality
- Increasing government spending on social programs
What is the term used to describe the idea that people are happier when they have a sense of purpose in life?
- Eudaimonic well-being
- Hedonic well-being
- Subjective well-being
- Psychological well-being
Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to eudaimonic well-being?
- Autonomy
- Competence
- Relatedness
- Material possessions
What is the term used to describe the idea that people are happier when they have a sense of control over their lives?
- Autonomy
- Competence
- Relatedness
- Self-determination
Which of the following is not a policy that has been shown to increase autonomy?
- Universal basic income
- Participatory budgeting
- Worker cooperatives
- Employee ownership schemes
What is the term used to describe the idea that people are happier when they feel connected to others?
- Relatedness
- Social support
- Community
- Belonging
Which of the following is not a policy that has been shown to increase relatedness?
- Social clubs
- Community gardens
- Co-housing
- Universal basic income
What is the term used to describe the idea that people are happier when they feel competent and capable?
- Competence
- Mastery
- Self-efficacy
- Confidence
Which of the following is not a policy that has been shown to increase competence?
- Education
- Training
- Apprenticeships
- Universal basic income
What is the term used to describe the idea that people are happier when they have a sense of purpose in life?
- Meaning
- Purpose
- Significance
- Calling
Which of the following is not a policy that has been shown to increase meaning?
- Volunteering
- Community service
- Meditation
- Universal basic income
What is the term used to describe the idea that people are happier when they have a sense of gratitude?
- Gratitude
- Appreciation
- Thankfulness
- Contentment
Which of the following is not a policy that has been shown to increase gratitude?
- Gratitude journals
- Gratitude meditation
- Random acts of kindness
- Universal basic income