Abstract
Social welfare policies in the U.S. are designed to facilitate the citizens to attain the highest levels of happiness, health, and wealth. However, the finite nature of these three parameters and other extenuating factors make it impossible for Americans to fully meet these desires. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of happiness, health, and wealth on the formulation and implementation of social welfare policies in the United States. A case study research design method was used to collect and analyze the relevant data. The findings show that engagement in voluntary activities and living in more urban areas increases the happiness of the Americans. It was also established that health disparities in the United States are influenced by several factors, including race, immigrant status, and levels of income. It is proposed that U.S. policymakers should address the existing disparities in the country by developing and implementing appropriate policies that increase happiness, health, and wealth.