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Does Childhood Predict Adult Life Satisfaction? Evidence from British Cohort Surveys

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  • Paul Frijters & David W. Johnston & Michael A. Shields, 2014. "Does Childhood Predict Adult Life Satisfaction? Evidence from British Cohort Surveys," Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society, vol. 124(580), pages 688-719, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:econjl:v:124:y:2014:i:580:p:f688-f719
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