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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,065 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 2,065 | $15,000 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
John Helliwell is one of the authors of the annual Happiness Report 2025.
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Greece:
John Helliwell is a founding editor of the World Happiness Report.
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Sweden:
John Helliwell is one of the main authors of the happiness report.
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Vietnam:
John Helliwell, a researcher who conducted the report, noted that Nordic countries lead in the expected return rate of lost wallets.
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Canada:
John Helliwell is one of the world’s leading happiness experts, with a particular interest in studying lost wallets.
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