Quote Originally Posted by bcm119 View Post
Sort of related to this topic... this is a very interesting site showing the lifestyles people live around the world at different income levels, adjusted for US buying power. Best viewed on a large screen.

https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street
I think the vast majority of studies sociologists have done concluded that around the world financially "poor" people are just as happy and satisfied with their lives as "rich" people.

(assuming we aren't talking about the ones who are worried about where they'll get their next meal)