In a 2007 article, Sharon Begley, investigates the concept that money can buy happiness. Begley considers multiple standpoints including economists, psychologists, and economic theory to draw the conclusion that "what is insane for an individual is crucial for a national economy." Though money may not buy happiness, it is vital for a population to strive to earn more money to fuel a nation's economic growth. Begley's observations are astute and ring true. Begley's first example explores a scenario between a buyer and a seller. She observes that on either side, the individual wanted to end up with more money whether by retaining it (spending less) or by selling at a higher price. While this seems to support the claim that money buys happiness,