Tuesday, 2 January 2007

The Challenge of Affluence

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The Challenge of Affluence
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Dr Avner Offer - Chichele Professor of Economic History, Oxford
Monday 27th November 2006 - 8.15pm, Room A, Bernard Sunley, St Catz
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~ Does economic growth make us all happier?

~ Or should we blame affluence for social and personal disorders,family breakdown, addiction, mental instability, crime, obesity, inequality, economic insecurity, and declining trust?

~ Should ideas of public 'happiness' factor into government policy?~ Are we capable of making our own choices and commitments to secure long term happiness or does greed always get in the way?

~ Has "Affluence trashed Prudence"?
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