NSTopinion: The political turmoil has caused immense unhappiness to people from all walks of life. Worsened by the outbreak of Covid-19, the turmoil affects the economy, especially the financial market.
Researchers of the report say happiness is the sheer feeling of satisfaction with the way one’s life is going. They use variables such as GDP per person, social support, healthy-life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, free from corruption, among others. They also look into how happiness has evolved over the years with a focus on technological advancements, social norms, conflicts and government policies that have driven those changes.
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