The creative class, post-industrialism and the happiness of nations

Charlotta Mellander, Richard Florida and Jason Rentfrow

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 2011, vol. 5, issue 1, 31-43

Abstract: Our research examines the role of post-industrial structures and values on happiness across the nations of the world. We argue that these structures and values shape happiness in ways that go beyond the previously examined effects of income. Our analysis explores whether income has different effects on countries at different stages of economic development. Our results indicate that post-industrial structures and values have a stronger effect on happiness in higher income countries, where the standard of living has surpassed a certain level. Income, on the other hand, has a stronger impact on happiness in low-income countries. Copyright 2011, Oxford University Press.

Date: 2011
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