What countries in the Western Hemisphere have the lowest quality of life?
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Eventually, multiple equilibria may also arise: some countries might be caught in a low-life-expectancy/low-environmental-quality trap. | |
Results show that the level of life satisfaction varies significantly across countries, with higher quality of life in more affluent societies. | |
34 Citations | We also find that while the lowest scoring localities tend to be afflicted by similar types of quality of life deficiencies the top ones shine on a diverse range of issues. |
21 Citations | By analyzing data for 30 European countries from the most recent European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) within a multilevel framework, we can show that Europeans’ life-quality is better in wealthier societies, and that Europeans are authentically happy. |
The study provides a basis for the measurement and analysis of quality of life in other regions and countries. | |
38 Citations | This finding is consistent with the provision of generally decent objective living conditions in both countries and subjective well-being homeostasis, wherein subjective quality of life is held within a predictable range. |
Furthermore, it is striking that the non-poor in developing countries can often experience what appear to be high levels of life satisfaction. | |
In fact, the proportion experiencing these indicators of a high quality of life are larger in China than in some more prosperous countries. | |
This study demonstrates the feasibility of conducting such measurements in developing countries, and reveals similarities in health status and health-related quality of life to comparable populations in more privileged societies. |
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