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Development of Happiness in the Contemporary World:
From GDP to Doughnut Economics
Series: - Studies in Critical Social Sciences, Volume: 325
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Development of Happiness in the Contemporary World challenges how we measure success, asking: Is GDP enough to define progress?. This book takes you on a journey from traditional economic measures to groundbreaking models like Doughnut Economics, blending cutting-edge research with compelling examples. It uncovers how alternative frameworks better capture well-being, sustainability, and equity in todayâs world. Featuring rare insights and fresh data, it connects economic theory with real-life solutions to global challenges. Whether youâre a policymaker, economist, or curious reader, this book equips you with the tools to rethink prosperity and create a happier, more sustainable future.
Contributors are: Nermin Akarçay, Merve Ãzcan Altan, BarıŠÃaÄirkan, Arif BaÄbaÅlioÄlu, Necmettin Ãelik, Gözde Ersöz, Eylül Kabakçi Günay, Gökmen Kantar, Gül Huyugüzel KiÅla, Ãzge Kozal, Begüm Yurteri KösedaÄli, Burcu Türkcan, Ulviye Tüfekçi Yaman, Meltem Ä°nce Yenilmez, and Hakan Yildirim.
Contributors are: Nermin Akarçay, Merve Ãzcan Altan, BarıŠÃaÄirkan, Arif BaÄbaÅlioÄlu, Necmettin Ãelik, Gözde Ersöz, Eylül Kabakçi Günay, Gökmen Kantar, Gül Huyugüzel KiÅla, Ãzge Kozal, Begüm Yurteri KösedaÄli, Burcu Türkcan, Ulviye Tüfekçi Yaman, Meltem Ä°nce Yenilmez, and Hakan Yildirim.
Meltem Ä°nce Yenilmez is a Professor of Economics at Izmir Democracy University. She has published monographs, research papers, reports, book chapters, and many articles on Turkey, Europe, Japan and the USA, including co-editing Reconstructing Feminism through Cyberfeminism (Brill, 2024).
Burcu Türkcan is an Associate Professor of Economics at Ege University. Her current research interests include economic policy, regional economics, economic complexity and tourism economics.
Gül Huyugüzel KıÅla is an Associate Professor of Economics at Ege University. Her primary research interests are macro-finance, labour productivity and currency crises.
Eylül Kabakçı Günay is an Associate Professor of Economics at Izmir Democracy University. Her areas of research are economic growth, development economics and international economics, poverty and globalization.
Burcu Türkcan is an Associate Professor of Economics at Ege University. Her current research interests include economic policy, regional economics, economic complexity and tourism economics.
Gül Huyugüzel KıÅla is an Associate Professor of Economics at Ege University. Her primary research interests are macro-finance, labour productivity and currency crises.
Eylül Kabakçı Günay is an Associate Professor of Economics at Izmir Democracy University. Her areas of research are economic growth, development economics and international economics, poverty and globalization.
This book appeals to academics, post-graduate students, policymakers, and practitioners in economics, sustainability, and public policy, offering fresh insights into well-being metrics, economic theory, and sustainable development frameworks.