The relationship between economic and subjective wellbeing indicators in Peru

Hinks, T. (2008) The relationship between economic and subjective wellbeing indicators in Peru. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 4 (2). pp. 155-177. ISSN 1871-2584

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-009-9070-1

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.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	economic welfare, wellbeing, Peru
Faculty/Department:	~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Bristol Business School Faculty of Business and Law > Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance ~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Business and Law > Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
ID Code:	11607
Deposited By:	Dr T. Hinks
Deposited On:	15 Nov 2010 14:56
Last Modified:	15 Jan 2013 08:35