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Benjamin Radcliff, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame

Trusting societies are overall happier – a happiness expert explains why

Trust in other people and in public institutions is one key predictor of happiness. Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Human beings are social animals. This means, almost as a matter of logical necessity, that humans’ quality of life is largely decided by the quality of their societies.

Trust is one key factor that helps shape societies – specifically, if individuals feel a basic level of trust in others, outside of their immediate friends and family, they are happier.

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