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Applied Economics Letters Volume 21, 2014 - Issue 5
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Measuring happiness: context matters

Georgios KavetsosLondon School of Economics, LondonWC2A 2AE, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Marika DimitriadouImperial College Business School, LondonSW7 2AZ, UK
&
Paul DolanLondon School of Economics, LondonWC2A 2AE, UK
Pages 308-311 | Published online: 07 Jan 2014
 
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Abstract

We test for calendar effects and the presence of others in reports of life satisfaction using Eurobarometer data from 31 countries over 20 years. We find significant day and month, but not time of day, effects. Life satisfaction is significantly reduced in the presence of others.

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Financial support from STICERD is greatly acknowledged.

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