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Distribution of resources, population happiness and public policy
This paper concerns the ways in which public policy regarding the distribution of resources might be used to increase the happiness of the Thai population. The term happiness refers to the subjective side of life quality, which in contemporary science is more commonly referred to as subjective wellbeing (SWB). The SWB construct is described within the theoretical context of SWB homeostasis. This is a proposed management system which has the role of maintaining a positive view of the self It will be described how the homeostatic system can be challenged by hardship. The resources that the system requires to manage such challenges will also be described. Recommended forms of SWB measurement will be considered. It is concluded that public policy which directs resources to disadvantaged population sectors may be one of the most effective initiatives to enhance population wellbeing and national productivity.
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International Conference on Happiness and Public Policy (2007 : Bangkok, Thailand)Pagination
1 - 15Publisher
PPDOLocation
Bangkok, ThailandPlace of publication
Bangkok, ThailandStart date
2007-07-18Language
engNotes
This conference paper has been republished in 2008 as 'Increasing population happiness through the distribution of resources' in Thammasat economic journal, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 28-48.Publication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereed; E Conference publicationTitle of proceedings
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