I loved this post from Marginal Revolution, arguing that studying economics makes you happier. Item #2 on the list is probably the best in terms of framing how happy most people should be. In an alternate universe, I could have a job I hate, earning little more than minimum wage. Instead I do satisfying work for significantly more than minimum wage. What’s to complain about?
How studying economics makes you happier
I loved this post from Marginal Revolution, arguing that studying economics makes you happier. Item #2 on the list is probably the best in terms of framing how happy most people should be. In an alternate universe, I could have a job I hate, earning little more than minimum wage. Instead I do satisfying work for significantly more than minimum wage. What’s to complain about?
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