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The Effect of Commuting Time on Quality of Life: Evidence from China

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  • Libin Han

    (Economic and Social Development Research Institute, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian 116025, China)

  • Chong Peng

    (School of Economics, Nanjing Audit University, Nanjing 211815, China)

  • Zhenyu Xu

    (School of Statistics and Data Science, Nanjing Audit University, Nanjing 211815, China)

Abstract

This study examines the effect of commuting time on quality of life. We find that the longer the commute time workers use, the lower satisfaction with work and life they have; the long commute also causes health damage, affecting physical health and causing inactivity. However, better public transportation infrastructure can decrease commuting time, especially the construction of subways.

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  • Libin Han & Chong Peng & Zhenyu Xu, 2022. "The Effect of Commuting Time on Quality of Life: Evidence from China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2022:i:1:p:573-:d:1018914
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