haha, herzberg's two factor theorem!

in fact, all motivational theorists have suggested that the role of money in people's lives isn't simply to put food on the table but that it also helps with higher order needs such self esteem and so on.

i also agree with allwyn's view in that you spend up to your limit. somebody who earns £200000 a year will spend it because that is what their lifestyle dictates.

some people will never be staisfied with any amount of money so i guess it's true to suggest that money doesn't buy happiness

(it certainly helps though!)