Pfaff & Hirata (2013): study GB 1996

Publication

Author(s):

Pfaff, T.; Hirata, J.

Title:

Testing the Easterlin Hypothesis with Panel Data: The Dynamic Relationship between Life Satisfaction and Economic Growth in Germany and in the UK.

Source:

ZWb Econstor Conference Paper, Münster, Germany

Investigation

Public

18+ aged general public, United Kingdom, followed 12 years,1996-2008

Survey name

UK-BHPS 1996-2008

Sample

Probability multi-stage cluster sample

Respondents

N = 125095

Non Response

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

How dissatisfied or satisfied are you with your life as a whole?
1  not satisfied at all
2
3
4
5
6
7  completely satisfied

Classification:

O-SLW-u-sq-n-7-e

Page in publication:

11

Observed distribution

Summary Statistics

On original range 1 - 7 On range 0-10

Mean:

5.22 7.03

SD:

1.27 2.12

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Household income Change in income level
Household income Regional income GDP in region
Economic growth/decline in region