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Paradox and Perception: Measuring Quality of Life in Latin America

Contributor(s): Graham, Carol L (Editor), Lora, Eduardo (Editor)

ISBN: 9780815703266

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

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Pub Date: September 29, 2009

Dewey: 339.2098

LCCN: 2009030945

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.90" H x 9.10" L x 6.10" W ( 0.85 lbs) 274 pages

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The ""quality of life"" concept of quality of life is a broad one. It incorporates basic needs but also extends beyond them to include capabilities, the ""livability"" of the environment, and life appreciation and happiness. Latin America's diversity in culture...

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"What determines life satisfaction beyond income is a fascinating topic that economists are just beginning to tackle seriously. This volume by Graham and Lora contains an excellent set of essays on this issue with specific reference to Latin America. Even those not specifically interested in Latin America but in the general issue of money and happiness will learn from it." --Alberto Alesina, Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economics, Harvard University

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