Similar Search Results

Are there Regional Variations in the Psychological Cost of Unemployment in South Africa?

Powdthavee, Nattavudh - EconWPA - 2003

Are certain groups of unemployed individuals hurt less by unemployment than others? This paper is an attempt to test the hypothesis that non- pecuniary costs of unemployment may vary between societies with different unemployment rates. Using cross-sectional data from the SALDRU93 survey, we show...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005125760

Is the Structure of Happiness Equations the Same in Poor and Rich Countries? The Case of South Africa.

Powdthavee, Nattavudh - EconWPA - 2003

Are happiness patterns structurally the same when comparing poor and rich countries? Using cross-sectional data from … durable assets ownership seem to determine happiness levels as well as income. Relative income also matters to well …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005407667

Unhappiness and Crime: Evidence from South Africa

Powdthavee, Nattavudh - EconWPA - 2003

-victims, ceteris paribus. Happiness is lower for nonvictimized respondents currently living in higher crime areas. However, we find a …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005407734

Community, Comparisons and Subjective Well-being in a Divided Society

Kingdon, Geeta; Knight, John - EconWPA - 2004

society. It is also found that relative income is more important to happiness at higher levels of absolute income. Potential …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005118826