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May 14, 2026

The First Conference on the Economics of Happiness

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To provide an overview of the first conference on the economics of happiness and its significance.
Descriptive analysis of the first conference held in 1993.
Discussion of the evolution of literature in happiness economics over three decades.
The conference sparked extensive research and discussion in the field of happiness economics.
A wide array of literature has emerged, indicating a growing interest in the economics of well-being.

Abstract

In this short article I try to provide a description of the first conference on the economics of happiness. It was held in 1993 at the London School of Economics. In the ensuing three decades, a huge literature has emerged in this field. I attempt to offer a view on why this has happened.

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