TO THE EDITOR:
A growing number of experts in economics, well-being and public policy believe that the academic study of well-being has the potential to help us address some of the most troubling issues facing our nation and avoid the partisan stalemates in Congress. After attending the Measuring Happiness and Well-Being panel held at UNC recently, I tend to agree.
Panel members made a convincing argument that the scientific study of our well-being and the factors that influence it can inform dialogue and foster ideas concerning the improvement of our overall quality of life.
The panel discussion, sponsored by the UNC-Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, was extremely insightful. I believe the academic thought leaders that spoke that day are onto something, and I sincerely hope our leaders in Washington become acquainted with their work.
Skye Westra ’16
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