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More Participation, Happier Society? A Comparative Study of Civil Society and the Quality of Life

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  • Florian Pichler

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  • Claire Wallace & Florian Pichler, 2009. "More Participation, Happier Society? A Comparative Study of Civil Society and the Quality of Life," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 93(2), pages 255-274, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:93:y:2009:i:2:p:255-274
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-008-9305-9
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