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It’s high time we start speaking plainly on economics

Persuading people to rethink economic priorities is a huge task. It is made harder by the fact that, let’s face it: Very few of us actually understand what economists are... read more →

How are you using your time?

Time. We never seem to have enough of it. Modern life is epitomised by the pressure to 'get things done', the quicker the better. Let's face it: we're all just... read more →

George Orwell’s Birthday

Having recently joined Happy City for the summer, it’s my job to help the team on our social media. This includes updating our calendar with important international days, as well... read more →

How can we value Value?

As a new member of the Happy City team, I'll be spending my sunny summer months in Bristol. My placement with Happy City is part of a PhD which explores... read more →

Mindfulness- Have schools got it wrong?

The news in March that UK schools were introducing classes with a focus on happiness and mindfulness was music to our ears. Recent studies have suggested however that this is... read more →

What can we learn from the election?

Politics will always involve power, but at Happy City we believe good politics isn't about power. It's the same argument we make about the economy, which must of course involve money,... read more →

How can we improve our critical thinking?

In this age of 24hr digital media, ‘Fake News’ force-feeds and ever darker political storms, it’s easy to get bogged down. We are constantly swamped by conflicting claims about what... read more →

Is GDP enough?

Tomorrow will see the release of the UK’s latest GDP figures. No doubt the election will only increase the fanfare and column inches attached to this magical number and its corresponding... read more →

What would real investment in politics look like?

When we began our #InvestIn campaign, we were not anticipating a snap election to overtake us! If we were true PR animals this would be a golden opportunity for us:... read more →

Is there a simple formula for happiness?

Could there be a simple formula for happiness? It sounds like a political holy grail: a potential panacea for all our spiritual ills. But is this attractive prospect a real... read more →
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