RICHARD LAYARD: the science of wellbeing

Richard Layard is a British Labour Economist, a member of the House of Lords, and co-editor of the World Happiness Report.

Layard highlights the role of life satisfaction and wellbeing in government policy, and the importance of addressing mental health through public initiatives. He speaks to his research findings on wellbeing, including the the influence of genetic, environmental, and cultural determinants of happiness.

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