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Título: THE DETERMINANTS OF HAPPINESS AMONG RACE GROUPS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Autores: Ebrahim, Amina
Fecha: 2011-06-17
2011-06-17
2010
Publicador:
Fuente: Ver documento
Tipo: Journal Article
Tema: Happiness
race
determinants
South Africa
Health Economics and Policy
Institutional and Behavioral Economics
Public Economics
I31
D60
Descripción: This paper tests for happiness differences among race groups in South Africa and also investigates the determinants of happiness for each race group. Using data from the 2008 National Income Dynamics Survey, the results indicate that reported happiness differs substantially among race groups, with Blacks being the least happy. The determinants of happiness also differ between race groups. While Whites attached greater importance to physical health, employment status and absolute income matter greatly for Blacks. For Coloureds and Blacks, relative income is an important determinant of happiness, with religious importance significantly contributing to the happiness of Indians/Asians.
Idioma: en