Does Happiness Converge?

被引：12
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作者：
Apergis, Nicholas [1 ]
Georgellis, Yannis [2 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Piraeus, Dept Banking & Financial Management, Piraeus 18534, Greece
[2] Kingston Univ London, Kingston Business Sch, CRESS, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7LB, Surrey, England
来源：
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES | 2015年 / 16卷 / 01期
关键词：
Panel convergence; Happiness; Life satisfaction; European Union; PARADOX;
D O I：
10.1007/s10902-013-9495-y
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
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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页码：67 / 76
页数：10
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