-being measures (evaluations of best possible life, positive affect, stress, and depression). Drawing upon Gallup World Poll data for … additional association. We also find that having household members abroad is linked with increased stress and depression, which …

the satisfaction people express with their freedom of choice. Using a sample of 133 countries over the period 2008 … related to satisfaction with freedom above and below a threshold level. Freedom of assembly is more positive for satisfaction … institutions are complementary with culture, income and the political system in generating satisfaction with freedom. …

effect on happiness. Specifically legal security and property rights, access to sound money, and freedom from excessive …

This paper examines a famous puzzle in social science. Why do some nations report such high happiness? Denmark, for …