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Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies 1/2015

01.02.2015 | Research Paper

Does Happiness Converge?

verfasst von: Nicholas Apergis, Yannis Georgellis

Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Ausgabe 1/2015

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Abstract

Using the Phillips and Sul (Econometrica 75:1771–1855, 2007) club convergence and clustering procedure, we examine happiness convergence dynamics across Europe. Although we reject the hypothesis of full convergence, we find evidence of distinct happiness convergence clubs. Against the background of a weak link between income and happiness in the existing literature, we advocate that happiness convergence is a legitimate policy goal on its own right as well as a useful barometer of changes in the political landscape, societal values, and citizens’ sentiments about developments in the European Union.

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Metadaten
Titel
Does Happiness Converge?
verfasst von
Nicholas Apergis
Yannis Georgellis
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2015
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Happiness Studies / Ausgabe 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-013-9495-y

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