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Perceived Social Policy Fairness and Subjective Wellbeing: Evidence from China

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  • Jing Xiao

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  • Feng Sun & Jing Xiao, 2012. "Perceived Social Policy Fairness and Subjective Wellbeing: Evidence from China," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 107(1), pages 171-186, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:107:y:2012:i:1:p:171-186
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-011-9834-5
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