Happiness in France is ......

How long before Cameron comes up with his own list of "happiness" indicators. Gordon will want league tables so that we can have another quango, and be able to report year on, year on that Labour is working. What's New In France: Nicolas Sarkozy, as reported by the Telegraph, has proposed measuring France's economic progress through a series of "happiness" indicators:

1. Work-life balance – what is the ratio of number of hours worked to leisure time?

2. Traffic congestion – buying petrol may help the economy but sitting in a traffic jam increases pollution

3. Mood – people will be asked to record how much time is spent feeling happy or sad

4. Chores – do people have enough time to carry out childcare, cleaning and DIY?

5. Recycling – living a more sustainable life reduces the impact on the planet

6. Gratification – is life filled with short-term gratification or more fulfilling long term satisfaction?

7. Insecurity –are people feeling financially secure and safe in their homes?

8. Gender – are men and women treated fairly in the workplace and home?

9. Tax – does everyone get their money's worth from the government?

10. Relationships – do people have time to see friends and relatives regularly?

Note nothing about "how small you feel !!! Sorry Nicolas!

What's missing? Happiness in France is Bridget Bardot .....

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