Higher education's well-being boost fades in wealthier nations
In 36 European nations, higher education boosts happiness, but in wealthier countries, this advantage fades.
Why it matters
- Education's happiness benefits vary by national wealth; in wealthy nations, less educated may be relatively happier.
By the numbers
- Study of 36 European nations finds education's well-being boost diminishes in wealthier countries.
The big picture
- National wealth alters education's impact on happiness, with traditional drivers possibly sufficing for less educated in affluent nations.
What they're saying
- Critics note education's indirect benefits (jobs, health) and question study's practical relevance without these factors.
Caveats
- Observational study; causality not established. Findings based on European data; may not generalize globally.