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Development Projects and Life Satisfaction: An Impact Study on Fair Trade Handicraft Producers

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  • Leonardo Becchetti
  • Stefano Castriota
  • Nazaria Solferino

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  • Leonardo Becchetti & Stefano Castriota & Nazaria Solferino, 2011. "Development Projects and Life Satisfaction: An Impact Study on Fair Trade Handicraft Producers," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 12(1), pages 115-138, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:12:y:2011:i:1:p:115-138
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-009-9179-9
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