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Happiness, unemployment and self-esteem

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  • van der Meer, Peter H.
  • Wielers, Rudi

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  • van der Meer, Peter H. & Wielers, Rudi, 2016. "Happiness, unemployment and self-esteem," Research Report 16016-HRM&OB, University of Groningen, Research Institute SOM (Systems, Organisations and Management).
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