Entry:

Easterbrook, Gregg, "The Real Truth About Money," Time, (January 17, 2005), A32-A34.


Abstract:

This article argues that even though most individuals are wealthier than their parent’s generation, they are less happy. Furthermore, it is the additional wealth itself that contributes to an individual’s unhappiness because of the increase in reference anxiety.

GSS Years:

1972-2002

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
HAPPY

GENERAL HAPPINESS