James Copestake
The relationship between economic and subjective wellbeing indicators in Peru
Copestake, James; Guillen-Royo, Monica; Chou, Wan Jung; Velazco, Jackeline; Hinks, Timothy
Authors
Monica Guillen-Royo
Wan Jung Chou
Jackeline Velazco
Dr Timothy Hinks Timothy.Hinks@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Economics
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. © Springer Science + Business Media B.V.
Citation
Velazco, J., Chou, W. J., Guillen-Royo, M., Copestake, J., & Hinks, T. (2009). The relationship between economic and subjective wellbeing indicators in Peru. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 4(2), 155-177. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-009-9070-1
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jul 9, 2009 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Journal | Applied Research in Quality of Life |
Print ISSN | 1871-2584 |
Electronic ISSN | 1871-2576 |
Publisher | Springer (part of Springer Nature) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 4 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 155-177 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-009-9070-1 |
Keywords | economic welfare, wellbeing, Peru |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1019121 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-009-9070-1 |
Additional Information | Additional Information : The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com. |
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