MONEY AND HAPPINESS; WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP?

Whether we’re born rich or poor, our lives are shaped by our unconscious beliefs about money. What are your ‘money scripts’, and what do they reveal about your attitude to earning, spending, saving and borrowing? The Guardian

Take the test, do your research and determine where you stand; then write your essay. Remember: your objective is to prove that your standpoint is the correct one.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

Take the test

·         How much does money matter to you? http://www.theguardian.com/thinking-about-money/2016/jan/28/how-much-does-money-matter-take-test

The major arguments for and against

·         Does money bring happiness? http://www.debate.org/opinions/does-money-bring-happiness

Reading material to make notes on:

·         Why does money matter? https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cultural-animal/200806/why-does-money-matter-the-psychological-meaning-money 

·         The 3 reasons money brings satisfaction but not happiness http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/04/3-reasons-money-brings-satisfaction-but.php

·         More money does make you happier http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2813751/Survey-Asia-finds-money-brings-happiness.html

Videos to watch and make notes on:

·         How to buy happiness https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_norton_how_to_buy_happiness  

·         Can money buy happiness? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSIkdWxotKw

·         Can money buy happiness? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE-LjTjVYbI