No doubt absolute wealth also sometimes contributes to happiness, at least as it affects one's health and that of one's family. (religion-online.org)
Whereas studies show that absolute wealth does not correlate with happiness, comparative wealth contributes to status in one's community, and people enjoy high status. (religion-online.org)
For instance, although the research takes into account relative economic inequalities within the society, it does not consider absolute wealth. (newscientist.com)