Oleg Vyshniakov - Ukraine and Israel. Is it possible to measure happiness?

Today's world is a world of opinion polls, ratings and statistics. Recently, for example, sociologists have attempted to calculate the happiness scale in 29 countries of Europe, including Israel and Ukraine. According to the study, the Israelis proved to be one of the happiest nations in the world, and the Ukrainians are in the middle of this scientific rating. Criteria that were analyzed by scientists include general evaluation of life, emotional well-being, vitality, and support from loved ones...

As it turned out, that for a country in a state of permanent war, happiness is life without constant firing. For a prosperous and confident state happiness is when its citizens can visit Disneyland with their kids or go to Paris for shopping.

The saying claims, “Everything has its price”. It turns out the scientists have managed to calculate the cash equivalent of happiness! The cheapest happiness is in Israel ($4 491 per person), and the most expensive is in Qatar ($14 609). These calculations are based on World Bank data on GDP per capita.

I think money doesn't bring happiness. The highest good is life. Happiness for me is smiles of my children, peace in my native country, the opportunity to help those who need it...

Rejoice more often, people! Being happy is not difficult thing. If you want to be happy just be happy.