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11 billion people are projected to be in the world by end of the century

11 billion people are projected to be in the world by end of the century

Happy Planet Index identifies three groups of nations: unsustainable, unhappy, and almost happy

Happy Planet Index identifies three groups of nations: unsustainable, unhappy, and almost happy

Creativity decreases mortality risk in older men

Creativity decreases mortality risk in older men

Worldwide percentages of unplanned pregnancies

Worldwide percentages of unplanned pregnancies

Our brains have an "optimism bias"

Our brains have an "optimism bias"

Half the world's people live in countries where birth rates are below replacement levels - even

Half the world's people live in countries where birth rates are below replacement levels - even

Worldwide, more people die from suicide than from all homicides and wars combined

Worldwide, more people die from suicide than from all homicides and wars combined

Sustainable happiness model: intentional activities increase happiness

Sustainable happiness model: intentional activities increase happiness

BRAC helped reduce Bangladesh's under-5 child mortality rate from 180 to 53 deaths per 1000 chil

BRAC helped reduce Bangladesh's under-5 child mortality rate from 180 to 53 deaths per 1000 chil

1 billion people in developing countries participate in social safety net programs which have been s

1 billion people in developing countries participate in social safety net programs which have been s

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