Happiness and Poverty in Developing Countries: A Global Perspective

Dowling, John Malcolm; Yap, Chin Fang

This book analyzes the determinants of happiness for both the rich and the poor in the developing regions of Asia, Latin America and Africa. Explanatory variables include education, health and income as well as demographic and social variables. The book highlights the overwhelming importance of health in uplifting well-being in these regions.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-11-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230285750

DOI: 10.1057/9781137292292

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 319