Article: CAN MONEY BUY HAPPINESS? YES, BUT IT USUALLY DOESN'T.(Editorial)

Byline: David G. Myers Scripps Howard News Service

Does money buy happiness? Few of us would agree. But would a little more money make us a little happier? Many of us smirk and nod.

There is, we believe, some connection between fiscal fitness and emotional fulfillment.

Most of us tell Gallup that, yes, we would like to be rich. Three in four entering American collegians - nearly double the 1970 proportion - now consider it ``very important'' or ``essential'' that they become ``very well off financially.''

Money matters.

Think of it as today's American dream: life, liberty and the purchase of happiness.

``Of course ...

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