Benefits to whom?
In fact, there is a philosophical school of thought that shows that happiness isn't related to the environment one lives in, but the improvement that one sees through one's lifetime. Economic growth can deliver that.
What's the evidence for this?
Productivity has gone up over 200% but wages have stayed flat. Where is that economic growth for the worker?
But if you roll over and let them own 0your entire life, I guess you can have a pizza party from time to time.