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The Wealth of Nations and the Happiness of Nations: Why “Accounting” Matters

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  • Marne Arthaud-day & Janet Near, 2005. "The Wealth of Nations and the Happiness of Nations: Why “Accounting” Matters," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 74(3), pages 511-548, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:74:y:2005:i:3:p:511-548
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-004-6397-8
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    1. Headey, Bruce & Muffels, Ruud & Wooden, Mark, 2004. "Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness… Or Does It? A Reconsideration Based on the Combined Effects of Wealth, Income and Consumption," IZA Discussion Papers 1218, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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