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¡¡¡¡There is a Web site called the¡°World Database of Happiness.¡±It combines and analyzes the results of hundreds of surveys from around the world that have been conducted on life satisfaction. Most of the findings are predictable, but a few are surprising.

¡¡¡¡The database makes it clear that there is not a strong connection between material wealth and general contentment. It is a clich¨¦to say that money can¡¯t buy happiness, but the old saying seems to be supported by research. Many people still cling to the belief that gaining riches will be the answer to all their problems, yet they are probably mistaken.

¡¡¡¡Studies have been carried out on people who acquired sudden wealth, such as lottery winners. In most cases, after the initial joy had worn off, people were not left with a sense of lasting happiness. In fact, they tended to revert to the way they felt before they became rich. Previously contented people continue to be contented, while those who were miserable before sink backsintosmisery.

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¡¡¡¡Sweden 7.75

¡¡¡¡U.S.A. 7.24

¡¡¡¡Singapore 7.24

¡¡¡¡Canada 7.23

¡¡¡¡China 6.86

¡¡¡¡Cuba 6.40

¡¡¡¡Mexico 6.34

¡¡¡¡France 6.31

¡¡¡¡Japan 6.16

¡¡¡¡Russia 5.08

¡¡¡¡India 4.17