June 12, 2008
Robert Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist, shares his take on the “miserably bad job” most colleges do of teaching economics and explains the effect it has on economic decision making. He also tells why simple questions like the ones his ...
April 10, 2008
Economist Angus Deaton thinks so -- or at least, money can buy you a more valued life. But he also believes a focus on happiness may do more harm than good, particularly in emerging countries. He also wonders if foreign aid -- both social and ...
February 14, 2008
This question has been nagging at executives, investors, and the media. Here, Gallup’s chief economist sheds some much-needed light on the subject. He also tells how companies can protect themselves if there’s a serious downturn and what ...
January 10, 2008
Leading economists are joining researchers who seek new approaches to measuring -- and influencing -- well-being. Here are their latest insights into a subject that has implications not only for business executives, but for global leaders too.
December 13, 2007
Leading psychologists think that it’s time to change the way the world thinks about how to create happy, fulfilling, prosperous lives. That’s because well-being does more than make people feel good; it promotes the kind of tangible benefits that ...
October 11, 2007
Gallup’s World Poll, the first of its kind, reveals new findings on the “great global dream” and how it will affect the rise of the next economic empire. Jim Clifton, Gallup's chairman and CEO, offers an in-depth analysis of the study's ...
September 13, 2007
Business leaders, researchers, academics, and management consultants alike have found that customer satisfaction is, by itself, a relatively poor indicator of future customer behavior. And the data support their concern, say the authors of Human ...
January 11, 2007
Senior executives and management experts argue that innovation is today's most important driver of business success, not to mention global economics. That's why a group of company leaders gathered recently to discuss innovation, leadership, and ...
December 14, 2006
The precepts of the Positive Psychology movement have profound implications for both huge multinational corporations and the micro-enterprises that represent the seeds of a better future in developing nations. Business leaders and leading social ...
January 12, 2006
Every interaction with a customer -- such as a new sales opportunity or complaint handling -- is a chance to develop a relationship and build an emotional connection. HumanSigma looks at the quality of the employee-customer encounter and ...
