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The Connection Between Happiness and Service Businesses: A Preliminary Study

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  • Hung-Chang Chiu
  • Yi-Ching Hsieh
  • Huey-Jiuan Yeh
  • Chien-Liang Kuo
  • Monle Lee
  • Der-Jang Yu

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  • Hung-Chang Chiu & Yi-Ching Hsieh & Huey-Jiuan Yeh & Chien-Liang Kuo & Monle Lee & Der-Jang Yu, 2011. "The Connection Between Happiness and Service Businesses: A Preliminary Study," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 12(5), pages 841-860, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:12:y:2011:i:5:p:841-860
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-010-9230-x
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