You would be happy. vs You would have been happy.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You would be happy' is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the present or future, while 'You would have been happy' is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past.

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You would be happy.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the present or future.

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical situation or condition in the present or future. It implies that if certain conditions were met, the person would feel happy.

Examples:

If you won the lottery, you would be happy.
If you studied harder, you would be happy with your grades.

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The lie “I would be happy if _____” is really nothing new, is it? It's the same lie the serpent whispered to Eve. You would be happy if you eat the forbidden fruit.
Yet, why would you decline? After all, the experience being offered to you seems to tick all the right boxes: you would be happy because you would be satisfying.
Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is ...
Jan 28, 2015 ... For instance, if you lost your job, you would be unhappy, but if you found a better one, you would be happy again. Joy is the permanent side of ...

Alternatives:

You will be happy.
You could be happy.
You might be happy.
You should be happy.
You can be happy.

You would have been happy.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past.

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical situation or condition in the past. It implies that if certain conditions had been met, the person would have felt happy.

Examples:

If you had come to the party, you would have been happy.
If you had listened to my advice, you would have been happy with the outcome.

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Nov 9, 2014 ... Every good thing that happens to me makes me think about how you should have been here, because you would have been happy for me.
Every good thing that happens to me makes me think about how you should have been here, because you would have been happy for me. For every bit of bad ...
Oct 8, 2014 ... Every good thing that happens to me makes me think about how you should have been here, because you would have been happy for me.
We just completed the shoe-box charity this past weekend and there was a big turnout Jake, you would have been happy to see it. I'm glad I am able to help out ...

Alternatives:

You could have been happy.
You might have been happy.
You should have been happy.
You can have been happy.
You would have been delighted.

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You would be happy. vs You would have been happy.