Rich versus happy is the oldest philosophical debate in human history — and modern psychology has finally started to give us real answers. For decades, studies suggested that money stops buying happiness beyond a certain income threshold. More recent research from Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman suggests that happiness continues to rise with income even at high levels. But the question remains deeply personal. Would you rather have unlimited money with moderate happiness, or deep contentment with modest means? Most people say they want to be happy. But their behaviour suggests they are chasing money. When forced to choose honestly — what does the world actually vote for?
