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A clue to the paradox of happiness

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  • Phelps, Charlotte D., 2001. "A clue to the paradox of happiness," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 45(3), pages 293-300, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:45:y:2001:i:3:p:293-300
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    1. Phelps, Charlotte D., 1998. "Gender differences in the long-term economic consequences of parental divorce," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 37(2), pages 151-168, October.
    2. Phelps, Charlotte D., 1991. "The disappearance of polarized altruism," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 15(1), pages 91-113, January.
    3. Easterlin, Richard A., 1974. "Does Economic Growth Improve the Human Lot? Some Empirical Evidence," MPRA Paper 111773, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    4. Phelps, Charlotte D., 1995. "Wives' motives and fertility," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 27(1), pages 49-67, June.
    5. Phelps, Charlotte D., 1988. "Caring and family income," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 10(1), pages 83-98, July.
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