One of the strongest arguments of the opponents of art subsidies is that the common man has no use for art. That argument has now been refuted by scientific research. 'Happiness professor' Ruut Veenhoven presented a study this week showing that less educated people in particular become happier from art. It even makes them happier than sports, both passive and active, or simply going out to the cinema, disco or pub.
Veenhoven conducted the study on behalf of...
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