TED Talk of the Week: How to Buy Happiness
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TED Talk of the Week: How to Buy Happiness

Michael Norton presents some surprising data on pro-social spending.

We’ve been raised to believe that “money can’t buy happiness” – but is that really the case? According to social scientist Michael Norton, money actually can make you happy – as long as you spend it right. After presenting a series of compelling data on how people usually spend their money, Norton reveals the key – spending money on others makes you happy.

 
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