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Predictors of Regional Well-Being: A County Level Analysis

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  • Nicole Lawless & Richard Lucas, 2011. "Predictors of Regional Well-Being: A County Level Analysis," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 101(3), pages 341-357, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:101:y:2011:i:3:p:341-357
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-010-9667-7
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