★ "Statistical Analysis of Happiness" by Toshiaki Hashiki and Rie Takamatsu Publisher: Iwanami Shoten Price: 2300 yen + tax Release Date: September 26, 2018, 1st Edition Product Condition: Very Good 　Unused: In very clean condition 　No writing or underlining "Statistical Analysis of Happiness" by Toshiaki Hashiki and Rie Takamatsu examines the issue of "happiness," which has been repeatedly discussed in philosophy, ethics, literature, etc., since ancient Greece. Currently, it is a subject of analysis in social sciences such as sociology and economics. This book uses social science tools to clarify what kind of people in Japan today feel "happy" and what influences people's "sense of happiness." Key Points: Empirical Approach: Instead of philosophical discussions, the book uses questionnaires and statistical data to objectively explore the factors of happiness. Main Results: The book discusses satisfaction levels by income and employment status, hobbies that have a negative correlation with happiness, and the importance of health and human relationships. Modern Perspective: The book clarifies what elements influence "happiness" in "present-day Japan." This book is an interesting analytical work that visualizes happiness with data, based on specialized knowledge of labor economics, etc.