Family formation and subjective well-being. A literature overview

• Autorzy: Anna Baranowska
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper aims to provide an overview of the leading theoretical concepts and the available empirical evidence on family formation and subjective well-being. It identifies the issues which could be investigated in more detail, possibly with refined methodological approaches. An additional objective of the paper is to suggest how research in this field could contribute to the debate on population policy.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Family; Prosperity; Statistical indicators; Well-being

PL

Rodzina; Dobrobyt; Mierniki statystyczne; Dobrostan

• Czasopismo: ISiD Working Papers
• Rocznik: 2010
• Numer: nr 5
• Strony: 37

Twórcy

autor

Anna Baranowska

• Warsaw School of Economics, Poland

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