Why Government Can’t Measure Your Happiness
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When a parent leaves the work force to focus on parenting, this shows up in government stats as lower employment and less consumer spending — suggesting a less productive economy. But that’s not what’s going on at all.
Original Article: Why the Government Can’t Measure Income, Happiness, or Well-Being.