... business outlook based on their reading of the current economic situation and accordingly determine their capital needs so as to adjust production capacity. Firms thus become active decision-makers, which results in a dynamically evolving capital demand. Business cycles economic growth interactions...

... by the individual themselves. I present examples of policies that could be justified under this framework, and offer cautionary notes. © 2018 D. Acland 2018 D. Acland Licensed re-use rights only Easterlin Paradox comparative political economy economic growth income happiness life satisfaction...

... in the measurement of economic growth, or, most importantly, fail to focus on long-term rather than short-term growth rates. * For helpful comments I am grateful to Nauro Campos, John Helliwell, Robson Morgan, Andrew Oswald, and two anonymous referees, and for comments and research assistance, to Kelsey J...