Development that Brings Happiness

Development that brings happiness see human beings as assets. The economic aspect is not the only parameter of people's happiness.

KOMPAS/RADITYA HELABUMI

Hundreds of residents relaxing enjoying the afternoon atmosphere at Gelora Bung Karno City Forest (GBK), Jakarta, Saturday (18/3/2023). The GBK City Forest is one of the favorite public spaces for residents in Jakarta and its surroundings to have recreation with their families.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Countries in the world are competing in the pursuit of economic growth to improve the welfare of their citizens. However, the amount of income, good education, and high-quality health services do not necessarily make the public happy. The people’s happiness is influenced by many things, not just the economy.

Director of the University of Indonesia’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Economic and Business(IASEB), Turro S. Wongkaren, said in Jakarta on Sunday (19/3/2023) that it was not easy to link economic development and happiness. Moreover, happiness meant something different for each person, not to mention that people do not adopt the same values and philosophy of life.