Instructional Video

The Economics of Happiness

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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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CCSS: Adaptable
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