John Helliwell
John Helliwell is a professor emeritus of economics at the University of British Columbia and a leading expert in happiness research. He is a founding editor of the World Happiness Report and has conducted extensive studies on trust and social capital, particularly in relation to the likelihood of lost wallets being returned. His work highlights the correlation between personal happiness and the belief in the benevolence of others.
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John Helliwell is noted for his saxophone contributions to Supertramp's music.
Slickness, sarcasm and one-night stands: Supertramp’s 10 best recordings | Music
United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Supertramp's classic line-up also included saxophonist John Helliwell.
Supertramp singer and co-writer dies at 81United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
John Helliwell is an economist who notes the significance of social interactions in relation to happiness.
Bienvenidos al “siglo antisocial”: ¿vivimos ahora más solos que nunca? | ICON
Spain· 2025-04-25
John Helliwell is one of the authors of the annual Happiness Report 2025.
Jamaica recovers ground in happiness rankings | Business
Jamaica· 2025-03-26
John Helliwell is a founding editor of the World Happiness Report.
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Greece· 2025-03-21
John Helliwell is one of the main authors of the happiness report.
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Sweden· 2025-03-20John Helliwell, a researcher who conducted the report, noted that Nordic countries lead in the expected return rate of lost wallets.
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Vietnam· 2025-03-20John Helliwell is one of the world’s leading happiness experts, with a particular interest in studying lost wallets.
Lost wallets get returned more often than you might think – and trusting strangers to do it makes us happier
Canada· 2025-02-25
