Measuring Quality of Life in Latin America: What Happiness Research Can (and Cannot) Contribute
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- Graham, Carol, 2008. "Measuring Quality of Life in Latin America: What Happiness Research Can (and Cannot) Contribute," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 1632, Inter-American Development Bank.
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