Religiosity and Subjective Well-Being Among Old People: Evidence from a Transitional Country

Tuyen Quang Tran1, Thanh Quy Nguyen2, Ho Vu3, Tinh Doan4
1University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Room 100, Building E4, No. 144, Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
2Institute for Education Quality Assurance, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
3Department of Economics, Academy of Finance, Hanoi, Vietnam
4University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam

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