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What wealth-happiness paradox? A short note on the American case

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  • Claude Fischer, 2008. "What wealth-happiness paradox? A short note on the American case," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 9(2), pages 219-226, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:9:y:2008:i:2:p:219-226
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-007-9047-4
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