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Happiness Trends Under Democracy: Where Will the New South African

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  • Valerie Møller, 2001. "Happiness Trends Under Democracy: Where Will the New South African," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 2(1), pages 33-53, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:2:y:2001:i:1:p:33-53
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1011557404822
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