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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Authors' Welcome
Introduction
The Origins of the Happiness Policy Handbook
A Roadmap to the Handbook
Section 1: The Landscape of the Happiness Movement
1. Brief History of the Happiness Movement
An Evolution of Sustainable Development: The Happiness Movement
A Few Words about Terminology
2. What Happiness Policy Is and Why It Matters
Happiness Policy Makes Economic Sense
Easterlin Paradox
Income Inequality
Mental Health Care
Purchasing Habits
3. The Happiness–Sustainability Connection
Climate Change
The Local–Global Connection: Community Solutions to Sustainable Development
Connecting Sustainable Development to Happiness Through Indicators
4. Connections between Positive Psychology and the Happiness Movement
The Positive Psychology Movement
Happiness Determinants
Workplace Happiness
5. Moving Forward
Overcoming Impediments, Choosing Pathways
Connecting to Community
Criteria for Taking Action
Concluding Remarks on the Happiness Movement
Section 2: Happiness Action Plans for Policymakers
6. Action Plan: Happiness Proclamations
Example Proclamations
Working with the Media
7. Action Plan: Happiness Roles and Responsibilities
Integrating Happiness Roles and Responsibilities
Appointing Happiness Roles and Responsibilities
8. Action Plan: Community Engagement
Engaging Through Social Media
Convening a Happiness Council
Global Councils
Local Councils
Community Forums
Online Portals
Town Hall Meetings
World Café Style Meetings
9. Action Plan: Measuring Happiness
Subjective and Objective Indicators
How to Use Happiness Data in Brief
How Happiness Is Measured Using Surveys
How to Measure Happiness
The Happiness Index
10. Action Plan: A Tool for Policy: The Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Origin of Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Instructions for Using the Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Happiness Policy Screening Tool Scenario
Closing
Section 3: Appendices
A. Concept Menu of Happiness Policies
B. Happiness Lessons for the Workplace
C. Strategy Resources
D. The Happiness Proclamation
E. Model Press Releases for a Happiness Proclamation and for Announcing the Use of the Happiness Index
F. Model Happiness Minister or Officer Job Description
G. Social Media Guide
H. Questions and Answers for Happiness Survey Takers
I. The Happiness Index Questions
J. The Happiness Policy Screening Tool
Notes
Index
About the Authors
About New Society Publishers
