Another finding is that happy people feel in control of their own lives. A sense of control can be obtained by actively setting goals that are both challenging and achievable. Ultimately, though, there are many things in our lives we cannot control.
I do not want to delve into the various aspects of this issue, but I would like to say that the current state of affairs merits special attention and warrants a stance to be articulated by an international institution such as the IMF which from its experience also understands the domestic side of international economic interaction.