The Human Concept of Wealth

         In his blog, Griffin posted the question, "What other human concepts are there that we use to define ourselves and the world?'. His post was a response to Jenny Beers question about the concept of marriage and why or if humans choose to be alone.
         To answer Griffin's question, other human concept that we use to define ourselves and the world are wealth, status, and birth. Wealth is the common denominator used all around the world to create social hierarchies Especially in capitalist countries, the more wealth one has the more power they amass. The most wealthy individuals have the greatest amount of resources and influence to change the world. All one has to do is look at Oprah or Bill Gates to see how much power wealth entails.
          Status, which often goes along with wealth, is another human concept that humans use to define each other. Social status in many countries defines one's place in society. Although it is often possible for one to move up and down the social ladder, one's social status can have a large impact on his or her life. Social status creates opportunities for those ranked near the top, while destroying it for those ranked near the bottom.
           Birth, in connection to wealth and social status, plays a major role in how humans view one another. In older societies especially in Europe, birth decided everything. Now in modern times, birth counts for less, but those born into richer families often receive more and often better opportunities then those born to parents of middle or lower class origins.

Q: Why do you believe that the people of poorer countries are often happier then their counterparts in wealthier societies?