Kelsey O'Connor
@kelseyoc.bsky.social
Well-being Economist. Infrequent user, checking out the new platform. Better to find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kelseyoconnor
Richard A. Easterlin would have turned 100 today. His profound work influenced and still has lessons for us all.
I tried to capture a little of who he was and his influence here in a new biographical memoir for the U.S. National Academy of Sciences: www.nasonline.org/wp-content/u...
I tried to capture a little of who he was and his influence here in a new biographical memoir for the U.S. National Academy of Sciences: www.nasonline.org/wp-content/u...
January 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Richard A. Easterlin would have turned 100 today. His profound work influenced and still has lessons for us all.
I tried to capture a little of who he was and his influence here in a new biographical memoir for the U.S. National Academy of Sciences: www.nasonline.org/wp-content/u...
I tried to capture a little of who he was and his influence here in a new biographical memoir for the U.S. National Academy of Sciences: www.nasonline.org/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Kelsey O'Connor
Economic growth dominates public debate, yet research shows it doesn’t improve well-being in the long run. Francesco Sarracino & @kelseyoc.bsky.social O’Connor @statec-luxembourg.bsky.social argue govts should put well-being first.
👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Wellbeing #BeyondGDP #QualityOfLife
👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Wellbeing #BeyondGDP #QualityOfLife
Governments should prioritize well-being over economic growth - Nature Human Behaviour
Despite its prominence in public discourse, economic growth does not translate into lasting improvements in well-being. To improve people’s lives, policymakers should shift their focus from economic g...
doi.org
August 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Economic growth dominates public debate, yet research shows it doesn’t improve well-being in the long run. Francesco Sarracino & @kelseyoc.bsky.social O’Connor @statec-luxembourg.bsky.social argue govts should put well-being first.
👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Wellbeing #BeyondGDP #QualityOfLife
👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Wellbeing #BeyondGDP #QualityOfLife
Reposted by Kelsey O'Connor
In this Comment, Sarracino et al. argue that governments should prioritize human wellbeing over economic growth.
Governments should prioritize well-being over economic growth - Nature Human Behaviour
Despite its prominence in public discourse, economic growth does not translate into lasting improvements in well-being. To improve people’s lives, policymakers should shift their focus from economic growth to well-being. We provide example policies that could foster thriving, sustainable and inclusive societies.
www.nature.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In this Comment, Sarracino et al. argue that governments should prioritize human wellbeing over economic growth.
Reposted by Kelsey O'Connor
Did you know more group discussion in class can boost students’ life satisfaction, attention, and even friendships?
New research by @kelseyoc.bsky.social & Stefano Bartolini shows the benefits—except for girls. Why might that be?
📄 doi.org/10.1111/kykl...
#education #wellbeing #lifesatisfaction
New research by @kelseyoc.bsky.social & Stefano Bartolini shows the benefits—except for girls. Why might that be?
📄 doi.org/10.1111/kykl...
#education #wellbeing #lifesatisfaction
May 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Did you know more group discussion in class can boost students’ life satisfaction, attention, and even friendships?
New research by @kelseyoc.bsky.social & Stefano Bartolini shows the benefits—except for girls. Why might that be?
📄 doi.org/10.1111/kykl...
#education #wellbeing #lifesatisfaction
New research by @kelseyoc.bsky.social & Stefano Bartolini shows the benefits—except for girls. Why might that be?
📄 doi.org/10.1111/kykl...
#education #wellbeing #lifesatisfaction