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Article: The pursuit of happiness; Bhutan.(Bhutan's pursuit of happiness)(Gross National Happiness)
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- The Economist (US)
- Article date:
- December 18, 2004
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ONCE upon a time, in the high hills far away, was a magic kingdom with a secret. The people were poor, but, thanks to the secret, they were happy. They loved their forests and fertile valleys, their snow-capped mountains and gurgling rivers, their white-washed temples and red-robed monks. And they loved their king, for he was good and wise, and kept the secret well.
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