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Build a better society through happiness policy

Build a better society through happiness policy

Thomas Jefferson said that “the purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness.” Yet only now, 270 years later, is the happiness of citizens starting to be taken seriously as the purpose of government.

While happiness science is advancing rapidly, and governments and organizations are creating indices for measuring happiness, there is little practical information on how to create policy to advance happiness.

Drawing from a deep well of expertise and experience, The Happiness Policy Handbook is the first step-by-step guide for integrating happiness into government policy at all levels. Coverage includes:

• A concise background on happiness science, indices and indicators, and happiness in public policy
• Tools for formulating happiness policy and integrating happiness into administrative functions
• A concept menu of happiness policies
• Communicating happiness policy objectives to media and engaging with the community
• A happiness policy screening tool for evaluating the happiness contribution of any policy
• Policy perspectives from seasoned experts across sectors.

The Happiness Policy Handbook is the essential resource for policymakers and professionals working to integrate happiness and well-being into governmental processes and institutions.

Acknowledgments
Authors' Welcome

Introduction
The Origins of the Happiness Policy Handbook
A Roadmap to the Handbook

Section 1: The Landscape of the Happiness Movement
1. Brief History of the Happiness Movement
An Evolution of Sustainable Development: The Happiness Movement
A Few Words about Terminology

2. What Happiness Policy Is and Why It Matters
Happiness Policy Makes Economic Sense
Easterlin Paradox
Income Inequality
Mental Health Care
Purchasing Habits

3. The Happiness–Sustainability Connection
Climate Change
The Local–Global Connection: Community Solutions to Sustainable Development
Connecting Sustainable Development to Happiness Through Indicators

4. Connections between Positive Psychology and the Happiness Movement
The Positive Psychology Movement
Happiness Determinants
Workplace Happiness

5. Moving Forward
Overcoming Impediments, Choosing Pathways
Connecting to Community
Criteria for Taking Action
Concluding Remarks on the Happiness Movement

Section 2: Happiness Action Plans for Policymakers
6. Action Plan: Happiness Proclamations
Example Proclamations
Working with the Media

7. Action Plan: Happiness Roles and Responsibilities
Integrating Happiness Roles and Responsibilities
Appointing Happiness Roles and Responsibilities

8. Action Plan: Community Engagement
Engaging Through Social Media
Convening a Happiness Council
Global Councils
Local Councils
Community Forums
Online Portals
Town Hall Meetings
World Café Style Meetings

9. Action Plan: Measuring Happiness
Subjective and Objective Indicators
How to Use Happiness Data in Brief
How Happiness Is Measured Using Surveys
How to Measure Happiness
The Happiness Index

10. Action Plan: A Tool for Policy: The Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Origin of Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Instructions for Using the Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Happiness Policy Screening Tool Scenario
Closing

Section 3: Appendices
A. Concept Menu of Happiness Policies
B. Happiness Lessons for the Workplace
C. Strategy Resources
D. The Happiness Proclamation
E. Model Press Releases for a Happiness Proclamation and for Announcing the Use of the Happiness Index
F. Model Happiness Minister or Officer Job Description
G. Social Media Guide
H. Questions and Answers for Happiness Survey Takers
I. The Happiness Index Questions
J. The Happiness Policy Screening Tool

Notes
Index
About the Authors
About New Society Publishers