Migrant's pursuit of happiness. The impact of adaptation, social comparison and relative deprivation: evidence from a 'natural' experiment
"The German reunification, which several economists have called a 'natural' experiment, provides the unique possibility to inquire the impact of migration on subjective well-being (SWB). The main goal of the research is to assessing the impact of adaptation, social comparison and rela...
Main Authors: | Melzer, Silvia Maja, Muffels, Ruud J.A. |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Berlin
2012
DIW |
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19132660124919508429-Migrant-s-pursuit-of-happiness.htm |
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