Objectives: We examine whether democracy, political participation, and differing systems of democracy influence individual levels of subjective well-being. Direct all correspondence to Julio Videras, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323, jvideras@hamilton.edu. The above-named author will share all data and coding information with those wishing to replicate the study.
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