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Happiness Prospers in Democracy

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  • Alois Stutzer

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  • Bruno Frey & Alois Stutzer, 2000. "Happiness Prospers in Democracy," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 1(1), pages 79-102, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:1:y:2000:i:1:p:79-102
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1010028211269
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