Adaptation means we quickly return to our baseline happiness... - Thaler, Richard

This quote is attributed to Thaler, Richard.

"Adaptation means we quickly return to our baseline happiness after most events."

Thaler, Richard Happiness

Behavioral Economist American Born 1945 (age 81)

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