The economics of free speech: Subjective wellbeing and empowerment of marginalized citizens
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Keywords
Subjective wellbeing; Life satisfaction; Free speech; Freedom of expression; Human rights;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
- K33 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - International Law
- K38 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Human Rights Law; Gender Law; Animal Rights Law
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