The Relationship Between Economic and Subjective Wellbeing Indicators in Peru |
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Authors: | James Copestake Monica Guillen-Royo Wan-Jung Chou Tim Hinks Jackeline Velazco |
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Institution: | (1) Wellbeing in Developing Countries (WeD) ESRC Research Group, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK;(2) Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway;(3) Department of Economics, University of Girona, Girona, Spain |
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Abstract: | Previous studies in Peru have identified apparent mismatches between people’s perceptions of their wellbeing and indicators
of their material welfare. This paper draws on primary data from relatively poor localities in Central Peru to investigate
these further. We first present estimates of respondents’ household income, expenditure and poverty status. This data is then
compared with individual responses to a standard happiness question. We find people are generally happier in rural areas even
though poverty in incidence there is greater. Additional data on different distinct aspects of subjective wellbeing is then
used to explain the apparent paradox. We find rural respondents are more satisfied with the place where they live and progress
in raising a family, while those in urban areas have higher material and related aspirations which they find hard to fulfil. |
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