Perceived happiness depends on a lot more than material welfare.

ECONOMIST: Measures of well-being

In October, his action was adjourned after "powerful" new "welfare material" was produced and the safeguarding board decided to reconsider its position.

BBC: Shannon Matthews report not to be published in full

For all his lofty talk of non-material values, Mr Bondevik's first plan is to spend a load more on welfare.

ECONOMIST: Norway