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Psychological Approaches to the Relationship between Happiness and Public Policy in P.R. China

In: Happiness and Public Policy

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  • Kan Shi
  • Xiao Lu Wang
  • Rui Zheng
  • Wei Shi
  • Jia Fang Lu
  • Hong Xia Fan

Abstract

For years, public policy has focused on reducing and repairing aspects of society such as urban blight, crime, pollution, traffic congestion, etc. However, it became increasingly obvious that the society could not flourish by focusing only on eliminating these deficiencies (Kretzmann & Mcknight 1993). Such a course will only make the society fragile and vulnerable to the adverse situations such as external shocks, turbulence and crisis. Instead, helping society develop the capacities to be resilient, prosperous and happy will bring longer-term benefits (Benson 1997; National Research Council 2002; Carruthers & Hood 2004).

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  • Kan Shi & Xiao Lu Wang & Rui Zheng & Wei Shi & Jia Fang Lu & Hong Xia Fan, 2006. "Psychological Approaches to the Relationship between Happiness and Public Policy in P.R. China," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Yew-Kwang Ng & Lok Sang Ho (ed.), Happiness and Public Policy, chapter 8, pages 169-192, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-28802-7_8
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230288027_8
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    1. Kailin Cheng & Jiangqun Liao, 2023. "Coping with Coronavirus Pandemic: Risk Perception Predicts Life Optimism," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 24(1), pages 351-371, January.

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