Does Happiness Converge?
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...
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| description | 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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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-436042017-09-13T13:38:56Z Does Happiness Converge? Apergis, Nicholas Georgellis, Yannis Panel convergence Happiness Life satisfaction European Union 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. 2013 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43604 10.1007/s10902-013-9495-y Springer Netherlands restricted |
| spellingShingle | Panel convergence Happiness Life satisfaction European Union Apergis, Nicholas Georgellis, Yannis Does Happiness Converge? |
| title | Does Happiness Converge? |
| title_full | Does Happiness Converge? |
| title_fullStr | Does Happiness Converge? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Does Happiness Converge? |
| title_short | Does Happiness Converge? |
| title_sort | does happiness converge? |
| topic | Panel convergence Happiness Life satisfaction European Union |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43604 |