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Economic Disparities and Life Satisfaction in European Regions

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  • M. Pittau & Roberto Zelli & Andrew Gelman, 2010. "Economic Disparities and Life Satisfaction in European Regions," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 96(2), pages 339-361, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:96:y:2010:i:2:p:339-361
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-009-9481-2
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