Mesch, DebraOsili, UnaOkten, CaglaHan, XiaoPactor, AndreaAckerman, Jacqueline2017-10-132017-10-132017-10-17https://hdl.handle.net/1805/14283“What makes us happy?” This question has been posed for centuries, starting with the ancient Greek philosophers and persisting with today’s celebrities, researchers, and the media. Research has shown a link between life satisfaction and physical and emotional health, which spurs us to identify the things that make us happier and healthier. We sought to understand: Does the “joy of giving” lead to a happier life? Women Give 2017 is a step forward in understanding what makes us happy. It delves deeply into the connections between happiness and charitable giving.en-USwomenGivingWomen GiveWomen's Philanthropy InstitutegenderCharitable Givinglife satisfactionhappinessWorking Paper