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Beyond Gender Differences in U.S. Life Cycle Happiness

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  • Enrico A. Macelli
  • Richard A. Easterlin

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An integration of methods and theories from economics, psychology, sociology and gerontology offers a more useful means for understanding gender differences in life-cycle happiness.

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  • Enrico A. Macelli & Richard A. Easterlin, "undated". "Beyond Gender Differences in U.S. Life Cycle Happiness," Working Papers 2, University of Massachusetts Boston, Economics Department.
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