Entry:

Irons, John S., “Economics and Happiness,” http://economics.about.com/library/weekly/aa051498.htm, May, 1999.


Abstract:

Rich people are happier than poor people; women are slightly happier than men; married individuals report higher levels of happiness than divorced individuals.

GSS Years:

1972-1994

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
HAPPY

GENERAL HAPPINESS

SEX

RESPONDENTS SEX

MARITAL

MARITAL STATUS