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Market Openness, Transition Economies and Subjective Wellbeing

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  • Ming-Chang Tsai, 2009. "Market Openness, Transition Economies and Subjective Wellbeing," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 10(5), pages 523-539, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:10:y:2009:i:5:p:523-539
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-008-9107-4
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