In the few scenes of Up, the audience discovers Walter's obsession with his inventions, which would make him more and more frustrated. Although his ambitions would be reduced due to the real estate problems he faces. As the play continues, the audience is then introduced to Petit, who reinstates happiness in Walter's life through conversations that embody the work he is most passionate about. Petit's conservations would in turn allow Walter to once again feel determined and free to carry out his inventions. In Relational Goods, Sociability, and Happiness, authors Leonardo Becchetti, Alessandra Pelloni, and Fiammetta Rossetti assert that “relational goods are found to have significant and positive effects on self-reported life satisfaction” (344). By relational goods, we can claim that the affective or expressive, non-instrumental side of interpersonal relationships. In Happiness: a Revolution in Economics, author Bruno S. Frey argues that individuals derive utility from being self-employed because it gives them a greater measure of self-determination and freedom. From reading these theories, we can say that the relationship between Petit and Walter is a bonded good and it stimulates Walter's self-determination to invest in his inventions, which satisfies him in his life's work. If people invest in relational goods, it will boost their camaraderie. , emotional support and social approval. In Relational Goods, Sociability, and Happiness, Becchetti, Pelloni, and Rossetti argue that "the impact on life satisfaction of a broader set of non-instrumental social activities ranging from volunteering to spending time with friends to participation in social gatherings and cultural and sporting events” (344). However, Becchetti Pelloni and Ross... middle of paper... themselves at the bottom. Be free! » (Carpenter 10). A person need not assume that being self-employed is the only option to exult in life. Arguably, the moral arguments of Frey, Becchetti, Pelloni, and Rossetti are that human civilization should invest in the pursuit of its ambitions. They insist that money or the total amount of income a person earns should not be a factor in happiness. Civilization would be a happier organization if we were determined to find true satisfaction in life. Works cited by Becchetti, Leonardo, Alessandra Pelloni and Fiammetta Rossetti. “Relational goods, sociability and happiness”. Kyklos 61.3 (2008): 343-363. Academic research completed. Internet. December 10, 2011. Carpenter, Bridget. Up. New York: Samuel French, 2009. PrintFrey, Bruno S. Happiness: a revolution in economics. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press, 2008. Print.