The goal of this paper is to provide a preliminary overview of empirical Capability Approach (CA) applications for high-income … ; high income countries ; general well being ; poverty ; human development ; assessing capabilities …

This paper adds to our understanding of the causes of income inequality across nations by examining the influence of … different aspects of gender equality or female empowerment. Whereas the economics of income inequality has been an area of … equality onto income equality? The answer to this question, using data for nearly 150 nations over the years 1985-2019, is in …

suggest a new notion of equivalent income, the income level with which the individual would be as well off, evaluated using a … differences between standard poverty and inequality measures based on observed income and measures that are calculated based on … equivalent income. These differences are illustrated using household-level panel data from Russia and Vietnam. -- Prospect Theory …

We explore the relationships between subjective well-being and income, as seen across individuals within a given … higher in countries with greater GDP per capita. The magnitude of the satisfaction-income gradient is roughly the same … whether we compare individuals or countries, suggesting that absolute income plays an important role in influencing well …

We estimate household equivalence scales using income satisfaction data from the German Socio-Economic Panel. We extend … previous studies applying this approach by taking reference income into account. This allows separating needs-based from … reference effects in the determination of income satisfaction. We show that this adjustment helps to overcome a bias causing an …

believed to be more harmonious and lucky. They further enjoy more consumption, income, and other welfare measures. We link the …

; income maximization …

respondent has a formal funeral cover increases with income and banking status. However, it is lower for individuals receiving …