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International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2021, 3(12); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2021.031220.

Can Environmental Governance Improve Happiness?-An Empirical Study Based on Cgss Micro Survey Data

Author(s)

Zhichun Zhu, Ying Zhao, Kexin Zhang, Lu Wang

Corresponding Author:
Zhichun Zhu
Affiliation(s)

Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology School of Economics &Management, Beijing, China

Abstract

Based on the data of China General Social Survey (CGSS) in 2015, this paper systematically analyzed the impact of environmental governance on residents' happiness by using regression model. The results show that the central government's environmental governance and local government s environmental governance have a significant impact on residents' happiness. Age, gender, nationality, educational level, political status and marital status also have a significant impact on residents' happiness. Based on this, paper puts forward relevant policy suggestions.

Keywords

Environmental governance, Residents' happiness, Government

Cite This Paper

Zhichun Zhu, Ying Zhao, Kexin Zhang, Lu Wang. Can Environmental Governance Improve Happiness?-An Empirical Study Based on Cgss Micro Survey Data. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2021), Vol. 3, Issue 12: 153-157. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2021.031220.

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