Do we really want to be happy? Should we?

What is the secret to increasing happiness, beyond what can be gained by wealth and achievement? According to behavioral economist, Roman Sheremeta, Ph.D., the key is focusing your life and skills on your family, and community. Drawing on research and his experiences, he elaborates on the solution to what can sometimes be a difficult puzzle. Roman Sheremeta, Ph.D., is an associate professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a research affiliate at the Economic Science Institute at Chapman University. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Purdue University and is a recipient of many research and teaching awards, including the 2018 Vernon L. Smith Ascending Scholar Prize, as well as multiple grants, including the National Science Foundation and the Max Planck Institute grants.