@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp7353, author={Stevenson, Betsey and Wolfers, Justin}, title={Subjective Well‐Being and Income: Is There Any Evidence of Satiation?}, year={2013}, month={Apr}, institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)}, address={Bonn}, type={IZA Discussion Paper}, number={7353}, url={https://www.iza.org/publications/dp7353}, abstract={Many scholars have argued that once "basic needs" have been met, higher income is no longer associated with higher in subjective well-being. We assess the validity of this claim in comparisons of both rich and poor countries, and also of rich and poor people within a country. Analyzing multiple datasets, multiple definitions of "basic needs" and multiple questions about well-being, we find no support for this claim. The relationship between well-being and income is roughly linear-log and does not diminish as incomes rise. If there is a satiation point, we are yet to reach it.}, keywords={basic needs;satiation;happiness;subjective well-being;Easterlin paradox}, }