Figure 18. Life Satisfaction and GDP per Capita over Time in Japan
Ql. How do you feel about -Not satisfied, not dissatisfied 196 1959. ■ 1^604 ^61,H 1$5& SIopc=O. 19. ∣se=0.12]. ____________________ |
Q2. How do you feel about -Completely satisfied -Satisfied -Somewhat dissatisfied I. 1968. 964. 136< '' • 1965^. ''' ∙ * 1966. Slopc=O. 16. [se=0.08]. ___________________ |
Q3. How do you feel about -Completely satisfied -Satisfied -Somewhat dissatisfied -Completely dissatisfied 1985. ɪ 1 1979. ▲ 1986. 1dβ 1977. A 1970. ɪ 1¾⅛4 ɪ 1973. 1978. W19^^ >9≡ 1989. a a ɪ; 197Z aP?6. , A∙ ^∙ 1975. 1974. Slopc=O. 18. ɪɪ4' ∣se=0.07].____________________________________________ |
Q4. Overall, 995. H. .1997. 19^. 2001.φ 20tfΓ Slope—1.14. |
1 I I I Γ
2000. 4000. 8000. 16000. 32000.
Real GDP per capita (thousands of dollars, PPP, log scale).
Source: Life in Nation surveys, 1958-2007.
Notes: The series in each of the four panels reports responses to a different life satisfaction question, and therefore comparisons should be made only within each panel. GDP per capita is at
purchasing power parity in constant 2000 international dollars.
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