Isolation and subjective welfare: evidence from South Asia.

Using detailed geographical and household survey data from Nepal, this article investigates the relationship between isolation and subjective welfare. This is achieved by examining how distance to markets and proximity to large urban centers are associated with responses to questions about income an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fafchamps, M, Shilpi, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: University of Chicago Press 2009