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Stalin and the origins of mistrust
Nikolova, Milena; Popova, Olga; Otrachshenko, Vladimir - 2019
We show that current differences in trust levels within former Soviet Union countries can be traced back to the system of forced prison labor during Stalin's rule, which was marked by high incarceration rates, repression, and harsh punishments. We argue that those exposed to forced labor camps...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012000822
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Stalin and the Origins of Mistrust
Nikolova, Milena; Popova, Olga; Otrachshenko, Vladimir - 2019
We show that current differences in trust levels within former Soviet Union countries can be traced back to the system of forced prison labor during Stalin's rule, which was marked by high incarceration rates, repression, and harsh punishments. We argue that those exposed to forced labor camps...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012006026
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Stalin and the origins of mistrust
Nikolova, Milena; Popova, Olga; Otrachshenko, Vladimir - 2019
We show that current differences in trust levels within former Soviet Union countries can be traced back to the system of forced prison labor during Stalin's rule, which was marked by high incarceration rates, repression, and harsh punishments. We argue that those exposed to forced labor camps...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012159822
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Stalin and the origins of mistrust
Nikolova, Milena; Popova, Olga; Otrachshenko, Vladimir - 2019
We show that current differences in trust levels within former Soviet Union countries can be traced back to the system of forced prison labor during Stalin's rule, which was marked by high incarceration rates, repression, and harsh punishments. We argue that those exposed to forced labor camps...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012005484
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Stalin and the Origins of Mistrust
Nikolova, Milena - 2019
We show that current differences in trust levels within former Soviet Union countries can be traced back to the system of forced prison labor during Stalin's rule, which was marked by high incarceration rates, repression, and harsh punishments. We argue that those exposed to forced labor camps...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012870155
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Does access to information technology make people happier? Insights from well-being surveys from around the world
Graham, Carol; Nikolova, Milena - In: Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics … 44 (2013) C, pp. 126-139
We explore the relationship between access to cell phones, TV, and the internet and subjective well-being worldwide … well-being in general, but with diminishing marginal returns for those who already have much access. Moreover, we find … increased financial inclusion – through cell phones and mobile banking – has additional effects on well-being in Sub …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010666066
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Bentham or Aristotle in the Development Process? An Empirical Investigation of Capabilities and Subjective Well-being
Graham, Carol Lee; Nikolova, Milena - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2014
Life evaluations and emotional states are distinct subjective well-being (SWB) components. We explore the relationship … studied well-being dimension: eudaimonia, or life purpose, which is an underlying objective of the development process. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011105067
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In Transit: The Well-Being of Migrants from Transition and Post-Transition Countries
Nikolova, Milena; Graham, Carol Lee - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2014
methodology combining statistical matching with difference-in-differences, we assess migration's effects on the well-being of …, migration enhances subjective well-being and satisfaction with freedom. The results are robust to sensitivity checks …. Understanding the causal effects of migration on perceived and actual well-being is crucial for an informed public policy debate and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010959791
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Your spouse is fired! How much do you care?
Nikolova, Milena; Ayhan, Sinem H. - 2016
This study is the first to provide a causal estimate of the subjective well-being effects of spousal unemployment at …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011594508
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Your Spouse Is Fired! How Much Do You Care?
Nikolova, Milena; Ayhan, Sinem H. - 2016
This study is the first to provide a causal estimate of the subjective well-being effects of spousal unemployment at …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011653139