income. The effects on life-satisfaction are positive and significant for those under 45, consistent with Hirschman's (1973 … comparison income effect. In East Germany the reference income effects are insignificant for all. With data from the British … significant negative effects. -- subjective life-satisfaction ; comparison income ; reference groups ; age ; welfare …

income. The effects on life-satisfaction are positive and significant for those under 45, consistent with Hirschman's (1973 … comparison income effect. In East Germany the reference income effects are insignificant for all. With data from the British …

Einkommensverteilung, lässt sich eine Einkommensmitte im engeren Sinn ausmachen, zu der rund die Hälfte der Bevölkerung zählt. Zwar ist der …