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Trusting societies are overall happier – a happiness expert explains why

  • Written by Benjamin Radcliff, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
Trusting societies are overall happier – a happiness expert explains whyTrust in other people and in public institutions is one key predictor of happiness.Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Human beings are social animals. This means, almost as a matter of logical necessity, that humans’ quality of life is largely decided by the quality of their societies.

Trust is one key factor that helps shape societies...

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