Research on the Relationship Between Income and Happiness: From the Perspective of Economics
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54097/fbem.v7i1.4125Keywords:
Happiness, Income, Utility, Desire.Abstract
With the Economic Reform and Open-up, China's per capita disposable income had been greatly improved since the beginning of the 21st century. However, according to the survey, the relationship between income and happiness was not simple linear. Based on this, this paper analyzed and discussed the relationship between income and happiness from the perspective of economics, and gave answers to how to improve happiness. Specifically, this study first discussed the linear relationship between income and happiness, then putted forward the "income" and "non-income" factors that affect happiness and their mechanisms, and finally putted forward relevant suggestions on how to improve happiness.
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