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Does Country Matter for Subjective Well-Being?

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  • Miguel Ariño

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  • Franz Heukamp & Miguel Ariño, 2011. "Does Country Matter for Subjective Well-Being?," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 100(1), pages 155-170, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:100:y:2011:i:1:p:155-170
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-010-9610-y
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