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Money may not be able to buy happiness, but economic security can certainly contribute to overall happiness. A video from Crash Course economics presents the ways happiness can and cannot be quantified, including the value of intrinsic rewards and the importance of status on one's happiness.
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Instructional Ideas
- Connect to a psychology or sociology class when discussing societal happiness
- Include in a unit about GDP or GNP
- Have learners evaluate their own happiness based on the factors in the video
Classroom Considerations
- Comment section is open to the public
- The final part of a 35-video series on economics
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides a unique look at the effect of the economy on individuals' lives
- Engaging and approachable
Cons
- None