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Does Winning the Lottery Make You Happy?

The famous 'miserable winners' study was tiny

Everyone has heard that lottery winners end up no happier. What if the study behind that line had only 22 winners?

You'll find out

  • How many winners the famous study had
  • What 3,362 Swedish players showed
  • Which kind of happiness money moved

Why it matters

One tiny study can steer what millions believe about money. Knowing its size changes what you take from it.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 138 · Zone 16

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