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Social Capital and Happiness: Additional Cross-Country Evidence

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  • Rati Ram, 2010. "Social Capital and Happiness: Additional Cross-Country Evidence," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 11(4), pages 409-418, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:11:y:2010:i:4:p:409-418
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-009-9148-3
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