-being in China over the period 2005-2010 during which self-reported happiness scores show an increase across all income groups …. Ordered probit regression analysis of well-being reveals large influence of gender, rural residency and household income …. After controlling for demographic attributes, health, unemployment status, household size, agricultural hukou (household …

There is much evidence that relative income concern reduces subjective wellbeing and raises labour supply - "keeping up …

imperfectly identified. We quantify the relative statistical impact of income, unemployment, house prices, credit scores, debt … needs to allow for multiple determinants of consumption. Unemployment, income, and debt are important determinants of …