Beskrivelse
Christian Bjørnskov challenges common beliefs about why Nordic countries rank so high in happiness. Rather than wealth or welfare systems, he points to social trust as the real secret behind their contentment.
Exploring the role of social trust and personal freedom in Nordic happiness.
Many experts credit the Nordic region’s happiness to factors like national wealth, effective institutions, or the welfare state model. However, economist Christian Bjørnskov offers a different perspective, emphasizing that social trust-the confidence in people you don’t personally know-is the true foundation of national happiness.
In addition to social trust, strong personal freedom is a defining trait in three of the five Nordic countries. Together, these elements foster a richer and more fulfilling life for their citizens.
Finally, Bjørnskov considers whether these crucial factors of happiness can be adopted and applied successfully in other parts of the world.
Yderligere information
| Serie | In The Nordic World |
|---|---|
| Forfatter(e) | Christian Bjørnskov |
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Samfund Og Historie |
| Forlag | Aarhus Universitetsforlag |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9788772193250 |
| ISBN-10 | 8772193255 |
| Indbinding | Hæftet |
| Udgave | 1 |
| Oplag | 1 |
| Sidetal | 104 |
| Dimensioner | Bredde: 14.7Cm - Højde: 20Cm |
| Genveje | In The Nordic World - Bøger |
| Tags | Happiness, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
