You have to consider chance personal disasters and look at the expected value calculation. Measure net potential misery, not "happiness." Rich people can much better deal with setbacks that would destroy a normal person's life.
Consider getting the best possible medical care for cancer. Or dealing with a long forced unemployment. Or raising young children after the death of a spouse. Poor people can be ruined by these things, whereas a rich person can likely continue to enjoy life.
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You have to consider chance personal disasters and look at the expected value calculation. Measure net potential misery, not "happiness." Rich people can much better deal with setbacks that would destroy a normal person's life.
Consider getting the best possible medical care for cancer. Or dealing with a long forced unemployment. Or raising young children after the death of a spouse. Poor people can be ruined by these things, whereas a rich person can likely continue to enjoy life.