Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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953914 | Social Science & Medicine | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This paper revisits the standard finding in individual-level studies that happiness leads to longevity. It does so in a cross-country time-series analysis in which the use of a random effects estimator controls for most relevant time-invariant factors. The findings suggest that happiness is negatively associated with longevity at the national level, and suggests a potential indirect transmission channel, as national happiness is negatively associated with public health expenditures. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of the results for public policy and future research.
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Authors
Christian Bjørnskov,