Happy money : the new science of smarter spending / Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton.

By:

Dunn, Elizabeth, 1977-

Contributor(s):

Norton, Michael I, 1975- [aut]

Material type:

TextPublication details: London : Oneworld, 2013.Description: xix, 197 p. ; 22 cmContent type:

text

ISBN:

9781780743370

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

332.024

Contents:

Ch. 1. Buy experiences -- Ch. 2. Make it a treat -- Ch. 3. Buy time -- Ch. 4. Pay now, consume later -- Ch. 5. Invest in others -- Epilogue: zooming out.

Summary: After a fairly low threshold, income and material wealth have no measurable effect on happiness. But how we spend our money does. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Elizabeth Dunn and Dr Michael Norton explain the secret to "happiness-efficient" spending. Using their own cutting-edge research, they reveal: - Why it's better to buy concert tickets instead of a new iPhone - Adverts actually make television more enjoyable - Why you should book your next holiday many months in advance - How "time affluence" is more important than a fat pay cheque - Why charitable giving is the best investment you can make. A rare combination of informed science writing, wit, and practical pointers for a flourishing life, Happy Money will help you to be more fulfilled for less.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	Marbella International University Centre Library	332.024 DUN hap (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	11606

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Buy experiences --
Ch. 2. Make it a treat --
Ch. 3. Buy time --
Ch. 4. Pay now, consume later --
Ch. 5. Invest in others --
Epilogue: zooming out.

After a fairly low threshold, income and material wealth have no measurable effect on happiness. But how we spend our money does.
In this groundbreaking book, Dr Elizabeth Dunn and Dr Michael Norton explain the secret to "happiness-efficient" spending. Using their own cutting-edge research, they reveal:
- Why it's better to buy concert tickets instead of a new iPhone
- Adverts actually make television more enjoyable
- Why you should book your next holiday many months in advance
- How "time affluence" is more important than a fat pay cheque
- Why charitable giving is the best investment you can make.
A rare combination of informed science writing, wit, and practical pointers for a flourishing life, Happy Money will help you to be more fulfilled for less.

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