Explaining Differences in Societal Levels of Happiness: Relative Standards, Need Fulfillment, Culture, and Evaluation Theory

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Explaining Differences in Societal Levels of Happiness: Relative Standards, Need Fulfillment, Culture, and Evaluation Theory

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Richard Lucas

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Volume (Year): 1 (2000)
Issue (Month): 1 (March)
Pages: 41-78
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