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Good Governance and Happiness in Nations: Technical Quality Precedes Democracy and Quality Beats Size

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  • Jan Ott, 2010. "Good Governance and Happiness in Nations: Technical Quality Precedes Democracy and Quality Beats Size," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 11(3), pages 353-368, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:11:y:2010:i:3:p:353-368
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-009-9144-7
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