Happiness and Development

According to the World Happiness Report, what is considered a better indicator of development and public policy successes?

• Purchasing power

• Military resources

• Trade partnerships

• Happiness

Which countries have consistently ranked among the top 10 happiest countries in the world?

• Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Switzerland

• United States, China, Russia, Germany, and Japan

• India, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and Canada

• Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Italy, and Greece

What are the significant underlying factors among the happiest countries?

• Personal wealth and social connections

• Good government and economic growth

• Social support, freedom, generosity, and trust in institutions

• Education and healthcare systems

Which country provides up to a year of full-salary paid sick leave?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Iceland

What did Finland become the first country in Europe to pilot in 2017?

• Universal Basic Income program

• Free healthcare for all

• Tuition-free college education

• Paid parental leave

What do the universal education and healthcare systems act as in terms of life decisions?

• Equalizers

• Barriers

• Incentives

• Disruptors

What does 'social support' mean according to the World Happiness Report?

• Having a strong social media presence

• Having a large number of friends

• Having somebody to count on when needed

• Having a high social status

What happened to the reported well-being of Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal during their financial crises?

• It increased significantly

• It remained the same

• It declined

• It fluctuated

What is a common characteristic of the happiest countries when facing a disaster?

• They blame others for the disaster

• They ignore the disaster

• They come together and work to put things right

• They panic and create chaos

What has been a rising concern in the Nordic countries after the European migrant crisis?

• Rise of far-right political parties

• Increase in social support programs

• Improvement in healthcare systems

• Expansion of education opportunities