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The Quality of Life in Hong Kong

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  • Ming Sing, 2009. "The Quality of Life in Hong Kong," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 92(2), pages 295-335, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:92:y:2009:i:2:p:295-335
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-008-9349-x
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