The Easterlin Paradox

T​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​he Easterlin Paradox How do you define the Easterlin Paradox (in your own words)? How persuasive do you find Easterlin's claims about the relationship between prosperity and happiness? What are your reasons? How valid do you find the objections to those claims? What are your reasons? Does the paradox apply to some groups or communities more than others? Why, or why not? How important is confirmation bias in shaping this debate and your own assessment of the paradox?