Altruism and fairness in a public pension system
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An analysis of the influence of altruism and fairness in the evaluation of public pension services reveals that young and middle-aged people are more affected by feelings of altruism and fairness with elder people showing less altruism. The survey was conducted in 1994 among a sample population of Danes and reveals generation differences with regards pension reform evaluations.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0167-2681
Year: 1997
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A clue to the paradox of happiness
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Research is presented describing the study of altruism as a measurement of happiness when assessed as part of a mental health picture of people from differing social backgrounds.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0167-2681
Year: 2001
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