Greater inequality in Europe has made people less happy. Derek Bok europegreathappy Change image and share on social
I think one thing that does cause unhappiness is protracted anxiety and worry. Derek Bok anxietyprotractthing Change image and share on social
There is far too much law for those who can afford it and far too little for those who cannot. Derek Bok affordlaw Change image and share on social
If we are prepared to invest the necessary time and effort, affirmative action can contribute to Harvard's quality and not detract from it. Derek Bok actionaffirmativecontribute Change image and share on social
The first country to adopt happiness as an official goal of public policy is the tiny little country of Bhutan in Asia near China and India. Derek Bok adoptasiabhutan Change image and share on social
What college is all about is some kind of 4-year game about who is going to end up with the highest grades. And I don't mean to say that academic achievement isn't important. But it is, after all, a means to an end. Derek Bok academicachievementcollege share on social
Again and again, universities have put a low priority on the very programs and initiatives that are needed most to increase productivity and competitiveness, improve the quality of government, and overcome the problems of illiteracy, miseducation, and unemployment. Derek Bok competitivenessgovernmentilliteracy share on social
Fewer than half of all university professors publish as much as one article per year. Derek Bok articlefewhalf Change image and share on social
Economists who have studied the relationship between education and economic growth confirm what common sense suggests: The number of college degrees is not nearly as important as how well students develop cognitive skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving ability. Derek Bok abilitycognitivecollege share on social
Early admission programs tend to advantage the advantaged. Derek Bok admissionadvantageearly Change image and share on social
