Electronic Resource
Oxford UK and Boston, USA
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Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Pacific economic review
7 (2002), S. 0
ISSN:
1468-0106
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Despite spectacular economic growth, most East-Asian countries (especially those with the Confucian cultures) score very low in happiness surveys. The present paper speculates on the reasons for this East-Asian happiness gap, including environmental disruption, excessive competitiveness, repressive education, excessive conformity, negative attitudes towards enjoyment, and the emphasis on outward appearance. The desired direction of future growth, especially regarding the relative importance of public spending on the environment and research, and the non-material aspects of life, are also briefly touched on.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1468-0106.00149
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