Easterlin Paradox and Early Retirement

Throughout this post, I discuss the relationship between two concepts from the field of Economics(?): the Easterlin paradox and early retirement.

Early retirement is a controversial issue in economics and personal finance. I have written about it in an earlier post. Many Americans consider early retirement more than just a chance to have the most relaxing time of their lives. They can either succeed or drown at a crucial point in their lives from this point.  

Easterlin paradox, on the other hand (or coincidently?), explores the relationship between income and happiness, or lack thereof.

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The original Easterlin chart
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