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Return of Inequality in Modern Society? Test by Dispersion of Life-Satisfaction Across Time and Nations

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  • Ruut Veenhoven, 2005. "Return of Inequality in Modern Society? Test by Dispersion of Life-Satisfaction Across Time and Nations," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 6(4), pages 457-487, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:6:y:2005:i:4:p:457-487
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-005-8858-4
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    1. Ruut Veenhoven, 2005. "Inequality Of Happiness in Nations," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 6(4), pages 351-355, December.
    2. Noll, Heinz-Herbert, 1999. "New structures of inequality: some trends of social change in modernized societies," Discussion Papers, Research Unit: Social Structure and Social Reporting FS III 99-405, WZB Berlin Social Science Center.
    3. Wim Kalmijn & Ruut Veenhoven, 2005. "Measuring Inequality of Happiness in Nations: In Search for Proper Statistics," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 6(4), pages 357-396, December.
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