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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[q1] No party promotes issues that are important to me

[q2] In future, science and technology will be able to solve most present-day problems

[q3] There are good grounds for constructing a fifth nuclear power plant in Finland

[q4] Increasing economic well-being even higher than at present will increase people's spiritual problems

[q5] Science and technology are changing from people's servants to their masters

[q6] Those remote rural villages that do not offer opportunities to make a decent living should not be kept populated

[q7] It is a privilege to be a Finn

[q8] If women were allowed to take more part in decision-making in working life, the whole society would benefit

[q9] Political parties are drifting further and further away from the problems of ordinary citizens

[q10] The process of internalisation is irreversible and universal and Finland has no choice but to participate in it

[q11] The opinions of citizens have little influence on decision-making in our society

[q12] If Finland wants to increase its population, it is better to pay Finns to have more children than to take in more refugees

[q13] I am willing to accept a lower standard of living to reduce pollution and environmental problems

[q14] Finland should make good use of the changes in its neighbouring countries and employ people e.g. from Leningrad (Russia)

[q15] If Finns had more a positive attitude to entrepreneurship, the whole society would benefit

[q16] Finland's high price level is primarily due to the non-functioning of free competition in our country

[q17] If employees could influence and take more part in corporate decision-making, the whole society would benefit

[q18] If more foreigners worked in Finland, our country would benefit from the useful international influences they bring

[q19] No-one can tell what the real effects of European integration will be and therefore Finland should proceed very cautiously in this matter

[q20] The revolutions of Eastern Europe prove that a functioning society must be based on the freedom of the individual and right to private ownership

[q21] Economic growth is the only way to continuous well-being

[q22] Finland should join the European community (EC/EU)

[q23] Because Finnish food is clean and of high quality, it is naturally quite expensive

[q24] The success of an individual is determined mainly by his/her own actions and willpower, not by the society or circumstances

[q25] Finland's leaders should stop being overcautious in international matters and express their views over world events clearly and strongly

[q26] Finland's nature and forests are already dying and no measures can save them any more

[q27] Finnish enterprises are too small for future international markets, they must be merged into bigger units in order to survive at all

[q28] Finland suffers from a worrying trend of ownership concentration

[q29] Finns should effectively protect their unique culture from the ever increasing internationalisation

[q30] Strongly increasing consumption is a sign of the present-day 'value vacuum', which leaves people to seek happiness and values from goods

[q31] People used to be happier than they are now

[q32] By aiming at continuous economic growth mankind will slowly destroy the environment and eventually itself

[q33] Finnish media has too strong an influence on public opinion

[q34] Finns are so keen on early retirement as a result of bad working environment and outdated management methods

[q35] Labour shortage will soon be a bigger problem than unemployment in Finland

[q36] At present Finland is relying too much on credit and as a consequence will face great problems later on

[q37] Finland's development aid should be used to help Eastern European countries instead of directing it to traditional target countries

[q38] Public administration must be downsized

[q39] Even though the on-going structural change causes redundancies and other problems, it is still inevitable and should not be hindered

[q40] The fact that competent and qualified Finns emigrate is a bigger problem than immigration to Finland

[q41] Because Finns have achieved their well-being with hard work and wars, Finland belongs to Finns only

[q42] A country as closed and stagnant as Finland does not have much chance of keeping up with international development

[q43] One can do anything in Finland using the freedom of the individual as an excuse, regardless of what the common good might be

[q44] Finland's increasing labour shortage can be eased only with the help of foreign labour

[q45] Finnish society has succumbed too much to market forces and selfish profit seeking

[q46] Finnish media gives a balanced and true picture of world events

[q47] Increasing dissatisfaction and criticism among the Finns does not mean that matters are getting worse in Finland but rather that we want more than before

[q48] We need new kind of politicians, since the way our party leaders think is outdated and does not provide solutions to current problems

[q49] Most of our public services should be privatized to improve efficiency

[q50] I feel more and more European, in addition to being Finnish

[q51] We should abandon the policy of agricultural self-sufficiency and use the money on developing our country, instead of spending it on agricultural export subsidies

[q52] To prevent the huge pollutant emissions of the Kola Peninsula and other neighbouring areas from polluting our country, Finland should help to solve these problems free of charge

[q53] I am personally interested in European culture (e.g. literature, arts, music, architecture) and it gives me great intellectual satisfaction

[q54] Finnish people's wariness towards foreigners is wise guardedness, not ignorance or racism

[q55] It should be possible to forbid strikes which greatly inconvenience outsiders

[q56] Finland needs strong leaders who can restore order, discipline and respect for proper values

[q57] Democracy functions so well in Finland that there are no grounds for talking about citizens' lack of influence

[q58] Unless mankind takes up efficient measures to reduce pollution, everything will soon be too late

[q59] Nowadays one does not need to affiliate oneself to any interest group or organisation

[q60] Foreigners' right to own land, forest, property and shares should be expanded in Finland

[q61] Unless it manages to lower its high price level, Finland will price itself out of the international trade and economy

[q62_1] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Our standard of living will be higher

[q62_2] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Unemployment be will reduced

[q62_3] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Operational conditions of enterprises will become better

[q62_4] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Cultural life will be enriched

[q62_5] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: A significant number of new enterprises will be founded

[q62_6] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Our national culture will gradually die out

[q62_7] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Patriotism/nationalism will disappear

[q62_8] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: There will be cuts in social security

[q62_9] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Trivial entertainment will invade our homes

[q62_10] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Finland's neutrality will be endangered

[q62_11] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: There will be a lot of immigration to Finland

[q62_12] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: There will be a lot of emigration from Finland

[q62_13] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Status of the Finnish language will be endangered

[q62_14] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Many foreign enterprises will come to Finland

[q62_15] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Many enterprises will move away from Finland

[q62_16] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Finnish capital will be transferred abroad

[q62_17] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Price level will fall in Finland

[q62_18] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Our national sovereignty will weaken

[q62_19] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Traditional values will be forgotten

[q62_20] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Flow of information between countries will increase and become more free

[q62_21] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Rural and remote districts will become desolate

[q62_22] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Standard of science will improve

[q62_23] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Unrest, illegal drugs and AIDS will spread out to our country

[q62_24] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Finns will become less reserved

[q62_25] If internationalisation continues to progress in Finland: Environmental and nature protection will become more difficult

[q63_1] Amount of influence at present: Trade unions

[q63_2] Amount of influence at present: Parliament

[q63_3] Amount of influence at present: Government

[q63_4] Amount of influence at present: Church

[q63_5] Amount of influence at present: Municipal decision-makers

[q63_6] Amount of influence at present: Press

[q63_7] Amount of influence at present: Conservationists

[q63_8] Amount of influence at present: Banks

[q63_9] Amount of influence at present: Family

[q63_10] Amount of influence at present: Police

[q63_11] Amount of influence at present: Political parties

[q63_12] Amount of influence at present: Armed forces

[q63_13] Amount of influence at present: Large companies

[q63_14] Amount of influence at present: President

[q63_15] Amount of influence at present: Employers' organizations

[q63_16] Amount of influence at present: Civil servants

[q63_17] Amount of influence at present: Individual citizens

[q63_18] Amount of influence at present: Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE)

[q63_19] Amount of influence at present: Universities

[q64_1] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Honesty

[q64_2] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Diligence and entreprising nature

[q64_3] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Tolerance

[q64_4] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Greediness and self-interest

[q64_5] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Finnish perseverance and guts

[q64_6] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Obedience to the law

[q64_7] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Criminality and violence

[q64_8] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Society's responsibilities towards the underprivileged

[q64_9] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Indifference and hardness

[q64_10] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Ideology and idealism

[q64_11] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Dissatisfaction and criticality

[q64_12] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Joy of living/zest for life

[q64_13] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Faith in a better future

[q64_14] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Respect for traditional values and customs

[q64_15] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Interest in other countries and cultures

[q64_16] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Willingness to co-operate

[q64_17] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Concern about destruction of nature

[q64_18] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Love for one's neighbour

[q64_19] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Respect for work

[q64_20] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Patriotism and nationalism

[q64_21] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Confidence in authorities

[q64_22] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Shallowness and superficiality

[q64_23] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Individuality and spontaneity

[q64_24] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Consensus on common national objectives

[q64_25] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Mental welfare and happiness

[q64_26] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Religiousness

[q64_27] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Willingness to defend own country

[q64_28] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Broadmindedness

[q64_29] Changes in intellectual climate over the past few years: Faith in the functioning of democracy

[q65_1_1] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (first choice): Trade and economic co-operation

[q65_1_2] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (second choice): Trade and economic co-operation

[q65_1_3] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (third choice) : Trade and economic co-operation

[q65_2_1] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (first choice): Cultural and educational co-operation

[q65_2_2] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (second choice): Cultural and educational co-operation

[q65_2_3] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (third choice): Cultural and educational co-operation

[q65_3_1] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (first choice): Personal contacts between citizens

[q65_3_2] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (second choice): Personal contacts between citizens

[q65_3_3] With what countries/regions should Finland co-operate most (third choice): Personal contacts between citizens

[q66_1] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: On the whole/generally speaking

[q66_2] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Standard of living and welfare

[q66_3] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Exports and foreign trade

[q66_4] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Entrepreneurial activities in general

[q66_5] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Price level in our country

[q66_6] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Employment

[q66_7] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Independence/sovereignty

[q66_8] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Ownership right

[q66_9] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Stability

[q66_10] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Social security

[q66_11] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Environmental protection

[q66_12] Would European integration be beneficial or harmful to Finland: Culture

[q67_1] Finland's opportunities to export: Industrial goods generally

[q67_2] Finland's opportunities to export: Paper, cardboard, cellulose

[q67_3] Finland's opportunities to export: Wood, plywood, timber slabs

[q67_4] Finland's opportunities to export: Paper machinery, industrial machines

[q67_5] Finland's opportunities to export: Know-how and design services

[q67_6] Finland's opportunities to export: Banking, financial and insurance services

[q67_7] Finland's opportunities to export: Food and agricultural products

[q67_8] Finland's opportunities to export: Televisions, computers, electronics

[q67_9] Finland's opportunities to export: Environmental protection technology

[q67_10] Finland's opportunities to export: Oil and chemical products

[q67_11] Finland's opportunities to export: Clothes, textiles, shoes

[q67_12] Finland's opportunities to export: Ships, ice-breakers

[q67_13] Finland's opportunities to export: Design products, Finnish design

[q67_14] Finland's opportunities to export: Repair and construction of buildings

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[bv2] Respondent's age group

[bv3] Marital status

[bv4] Size of the respondent's municipality of residence

[bv5] Respondent's province of residence

[bv6] Respondent's occupational group

[bv7] Respondent's basic education

[bv8] Respondent's vocational education

[bv9] Respondent's federation of trade unions membership

[bv10] Are you working in...

[bv11] Respondent's employment sector

[bv12] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which party would you vote for

[bv13] Respondent's social class

[bv14] Respondent's native language