The Origins of Happiness

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£ (2012 prices)

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Figure 2.1. The distribution of individuals aged 34 and 42 by annual equivalized
income (British Cohort Study)

Figure 2.2. Distribution of life- satisfaction among adults in

each third of incomes (British Cohort Study)

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Bottom third

of income

Middle third

of income

Top third

of income

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6 or less

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9–10 9–10 9–10

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7–8