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Oregon’s Sad Focus on ‘Happiness’

Oregon is a beautiful place, and, for many of the state’s well-heeled residents, including many refugees from equally beautiful but overpriced California, economic growth not only is unimportant but is even a negative. Rather than create opportunity, the real issue, according to Gov. John Kitzhaber, is making sure the state ranks high on "the happiness index." Forget sweating the hard stuff, and cozy up with a hot soy latte.

by Joel Kotkin

Full Story: http://www.newgeography.com/content/004188-oregons-sad-focus-happiness

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