Money helps, but so do other things, such as close human relationships, acts of kindness, absorbing interests, and the chance to live in a free, ethical, and well-governed democratic society. A stagnant economy and lack of opportunity are undoubtedly problems, but so are low voting rates, civic apathy, widespread disregard for ethical standards, and indifference to art, music, literature, and ideas.
最终，调查结果表明人们最想要的不是财富，而是充实而有意义的生活所带来的美满和幸福。金钱固然重要，但同样重要的还有其他因素，如亲密的人际关系、友善的行为、对兴趣的自由发展、以及在自由、道德、治理状况良好的民主社会中生活。经济停滞和机遇缺失无疑会带来问题，但同样带来问题的还有投票率低、公众冷漠、对道德标准的普遍漠视、以及不关注艺术、音乐、文学和思想。