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(Mis-)Predicted Subjective Well-Being Following Life Events Publication Archived
The correct prediction of how alternative states of the world affect our lives is a cornerstoneof economics. We study how accurate people are in predicting their future well-being after facing major life events. Based on individual panel da...
Smoking Bans, Cigarette Prices and Life Satisfaction Publication Archived
The consequences of tobacco control policies for individual welfare are difficult to assess,even more so when related consumption choices challenge people's willpower. We therefore evaluate the impact of smoking bans and cigarette prices on...