Paul Dolan is a British economist and behavioral scientist specializing in the study of happiness, well-being and behavioral economics. He is a professor at the London School of Economics and the author of several popular books explaining how people can improve their lives and achieve greater levels of satisfaction. His best-known book is Happily Ever After: Throw Away the Illusions of a Perfect Life, in which he offers practical advice on how to achieve happiness based on scientific research.
Dolan focuses on the influence of choice and environment on human behavior, emphasizing the importance of changes in everyday life that can contribute to increased well-being.