There are many ways I think money does buy happiness. Money increases quality of life which in turn buys happiness. This is only true if one lives within his means, lives a modest life style and pursues happiness the right way. I think most people believe happiness is bought in a store. People overestimate how much pleasure they’ll get when they buy something luxurious. We really don’t need all these extravagant luxuries around us. Are they necessities to life? Are they just things to show your vanity? Or are they just trying to keep up with the Jones’s?
There are 4 classes of people; welfare, working, middle, and upper class. The welfare classes are not working or can’t find work; their bare minimal needs might be met. Do you think there is any quality of life for that family? Yes there is some food on the table and they may all live in a small apartment. What about the quantity and quality of those conditions? What about health care? Is there any? Probably not. The working class are working so hard, sometimes 2 and 3 jobs struggling just to get by. The whole time hoping that some day they could make enough to enjoy some of the good things life has to offer i.e. Time with family and friends, traveling, health care, quality food and shelter. So yes I believe money can buy happiness if managed the right way.
All things considered, does it make good sense for people in society to pursue monetary income or wealth? I believe it makes sense for people to pursue monetary income first; the wealth will come on the later. Lee wrote achieving happiness is an ongoing project, not something that can be accomplished once and for all by earning more money, marrying the love of your life, having wonderful children. (Lee, 2005, 394) B ...