Economy


Consumerism and its antisocial effects can be turned on—or off
Money doesn’t buy happiness. Neither does materialism: Research shows that people who place a high value on wealth, status, and stuff are more depressed and anxious and less sociable than those who do not.


HAPPY ADOLESCENTS 'LIKELY TO HAVE HIGHER INCOME, AS ADULTS
Money, as Spike Milligan noted, can't buy you happiness, but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery.


Revealed – the capitalist network that runs the world
We created the money with the ability to concentrate large quantities, instead of using it as a tool that would facilitate the exchange, collaboration, information. With disastrous results (Ed)


Money Can't Buy Happiness
WASHINGTON—Freedom and personal autonomy are more important to people’s well-being than money, according to a meta-analysis of data from 63 countries published by the American Psychological Association.


Just Thinking About Money May Have an Effect, Study Shows
Having money, or just thinking about money, may affect behavior, a study in Science shows.


What Can Search Predict?
Observing what people do online at any moment can create a compelling snapshot of our collective consciousness, instantaneously reflecting the interests, concerns, and intentions of people around the world. We can even take this idea one step further: What people are searching for today can be predictive of what they will do in the near future


Spending money gives brain the same buzz as doing drugs
According to researchers, splashing money stimulates the reward centres of the brain associated with types of addictive activities.