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Studies

Frey et al. (2009): study FR 1973

Publication

Author(s):
Frey, B.S.; Luechinger, S.; Stutzer, A.
Title:
The Life Satisfaction Approach to Valuing Public Goods.
Source:
Public Choice, 2009, Vol. 138, 317 - 345

Investigation

Public
15+ aged, general public, regions, France, 1973-2002
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 38062
Non Response
n.a.
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single  question:

On the whole how satisfied are you with the life you lead?
4  very satisfied
3  fairly satisfied
2  not very satisfied
1  not at all satisfied
-  Don't know
Classification:
O-SLL-u-sq-v-4-b
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Page in publication:
13

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Terrorist attacks Political violence in region Terrorist fatalities Political violence in region