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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_pro] FSD processing level

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[nro] Identification number

[k1_1] No party promotes issues that are important to me

[k1_2] In future, science and technology will be able to solve most present-day problems

[k1_3] EMU membership has been an asset to Finland's development

[k1_4] Nowadays in Finland, men and women are equal enough

[k1_5] Teachers should be given more power to keep order in the classroom

[k1_6] Stock options for corporate managers is the right way to motivate them to good performance and improve corporate profitability

[k1_7] It is a privilege to be a Finn

[k1_8] Increasing drug abuse and drug-related crimes seriously threaten the future of our society

[k1_9] Political parties are drifting further and further away from the problems of ordinary citizens

[k1_10] Finland's aging and diminishing population means that Finland needs to make immigration easier

[k1_11] Although investment in shares involves risks, it is still an excellent way to increase the wealth of national economy and individuals

[k1_12] Replacing people with machines and automation will cause permanent mass unemployment

[k1_13] I am willing to accept a lower standard of living to reduce pollution and environmental problems

[k1_14] I am so attached to my own region of residence that I would not move anywhere else

[k1_15] If Finns had more a positive attitude to entrepreneurship, the whole society would benefit

[k1_16] So-called new economy, brought about by technological development and globalization, offers a chance of continuous economic growth without the risk of inflation

[k1_17] If employees could participate and influence corporate decision-making more, the whole society would benefit

[k1_18] If more foreigners worked in Finland, our country would benefit from the useful international influences they bring

[k1_19] The best way to increase Finland's electric power production is to construct a new nuclear power plant

[k1_20] Nowadays, decision-makers get more information about public opinion through civic organizations than through political parties

[k1_21] Economic growth is the only way to continuous well-being

[k1_22] Stock exchange is worshipped in Finland and there is no intention to make decisions on the basis of democracy and citizens' needs

[k1_23] In Finland, the interests of employees and employers are largely convergent

[k1_24] Migration to growing urban areas should be curbed even if it required costly regional support measures

[k1_25] Economic and industrial activities are unduly constricted on the grounds of nature conservation

[k1_26] Instead of declining areas, Finland should support growing city centres, which function as promoters of employment and growth

[k1_27] Nowadays in Finland, it is far too easy to take early retirement

[k1_28] Finland suffers from a worrying trend of ownership concentration

[k1_29] Finns should effectively protect their unique culture from the ever increasing internationalisation

[k1_30] Far right parties, which have been gaining ground in other European countries, will emerge also in Finland

[k1_31] People used to be happier than they are now

[k1_32] By aiming at continuous economic growth mankind will slowly destroy the environment and eventually itself

[k1_33] Finnish media has too strong an influence on public opinion

[k1_34] It should be possible to forbid strikes which greatly inconvenience outsiders

[k1_35] Finland should abolish compulsory military service and found a professional army

[k1_36] Finland should join NATO

[k1_37] Reducing unemployment requires fundamental structural changes in Finnish working life and conflicts with trade unions

[k1_38] Finland has been able to influence EU's decision-making

[k1_39] I am interested in politics and follow it actively

[k1_40] Competitiviness of our export industry is vital to employment and through it to general welfare in Finland

[k1_41] Finland should leave the EU

[k1_42] Even though new information technology has brought fame and wealth to Finland, expectations of its future significance are too high

[k1_43] When Finns are successful in international sports competitions, I feel proud to be a Finn

[k1_44] Nowadays, Finnish industry and commerce act responsibly in environmental matters

[k1_45] In future, Finland's pension systems will collapse and the payment of even 'already earned' pensions will become impossible

[k1_46] People work so hard and under such pressure in Finnish workplaces that many will suffer early burn-out

[k1_47] In future, EU will become a tight federation where nation states no longer have any significance

[k1_48] Finnish society has succumbed too much to market forces and selfish profit seeking

[k1_49] Even though at present there is not much trade with Russia, in future Finns will earn most of their money from the huge Russian market

[k1_50] Labour shortage in certain speciality fields in Finland should be eased with foreign labour

[k1_51] The so-called globalization development of the international economy will lead to increasing global welfare

[k1_52] Finland's recent international success is primarily based on the high level and equality of our education system

[k1_53] Increasing immigration would lead to disadvantageous mixing of races and weaken the vitality of our nation

[k1_54] Globalization means that Finland will lose an increasing amount of jobs to so-called cheap labour countries

[k1_55] The presidential powers of Finland's president have been reduced too much

[k1_56] Being the neighbour of the unstable Russia, Finland is more secure as a member of the EU than outside the Union

[k1_57] Finland should support the economic development of its neighbouring countries in order to diminish their citizens' willingness to move to Finland

[k1_58] Globalization of economy means transfer to hard capitalism and increasing welfare disparity between different countries and continents

[k1_59] Even though everyone should have good quality basic education, there should be fee-paying special schools for talented children and adolescents

[k1_60] Like the casino economy era of the late 1980s, also Finland's present economic boom will turn out to be a bubble

[k1_61] Most of our public services should be privatized to improve efficiency

[k1_62] Increasingly, I feel European, in addition to being Finnish

[k1_63] Finnish people's wariness towards foreigners is wise guardedness, not ignorance or racism

[k1_64] Finland needs strong leaders who can restore order, discipline and respect for proper values

[k1_65] Democracy functions so well in Finland that there are no grounds for talking about citizens' lack of influence

[k1_66] Nowadays, market economy in Finland functions for the benefit of all citizens

[k1_67] Even though good social security and public services are costly, Finnish welfare state is always good value for money

[k2_1] Views on immigration to Finland: Finland's immigration policy is too strict and unwelcoming

[k2_2] Views on immigration to Finland: Foreigners deprive Finns of many jobs

[k2_3] Views on immigration to Finland: Foreigners are a source of enrichment to Finland's culture and spiritual climate

[k2_4] Views on immigration to Finland: Few asylum seekers are in real trouble

[k2_5] Views on immigration to Finland: Immigrants benefit our economy (small-business activity etc.)

[k2_6] Views on immigration to Finland: Immigrants only want to benefit from our social security and standard of living

[k2_7] Views on immigration to Finland: Finland's working life needs more and more immigrants

[k2_8] Views on immigration to Finland: Immigrants receive better social benefits than Finns

[k2_9] Views on immigration to Finland: Immigrants do not have enough respect for Finnish habits and life style

[k2_10] Views on immigration to Finland: Foreigners always bring trouble, however much one would like to avoid it

[k2_11] Views on immigration to Finland: As the number of foreigners increases, crime and unrest will increase also

[k2_12] Views on immigration to Finland: Finnish attitude to foreigners is racist to a great extent

[k2_13] Views on immigration to Finland: On the whole foreigners are decent and sympathetic people

[k2_14] Views on immigration to Finland: Finland must accept foreigners if only to fulfil its international obligations

[k2_15] Views on immigration to Finland: People from different ethnic groups can never adjust themselves to Finnish circumstances

[k2_16] Views on immigration to Finland: Marriages with foreigners will improve Finns' genetic heritage

[k2_17] Views on immigration to Finland: Economic migration (moving to increase one's standard of living) is not a bad thing, one million Finns have done so

[k2_18] Views on immigration to Finland: Immigration rules should be more strict than they are now

[k2_19] Views on immigration to Finland: Closing the borders would put Finland's reputation as a civilized state to shame

[k2_20] Views on immigration to Finland: EU membership ultimately opened the borders to foreigners

[k2_21] Views on immigration to Finland: Attacks against foreigners are unacceptable

[k2_22] Views on immigration to Finland: All foreigners should be made to leave Finland

[k2_23] Views on immigration to Finland: Foreigners have a lot to give to our country

[k3_1] Priorities for extra spending of tax revenue (1/3)

[k3_2] Priorities for extra spending of tax revenue (2/3)

[k3_3] Priorities for extra spending of tax revenue (3/3)

[k4_1] How would you develop education (choose five)?(1/5)

[k4_2] How would you develop education (choose five)?(2/5)

[k4_3] How would you develop education (choose five)?(3/5)

[k4_4] How would you develop education (choose five)?(4/5)

[k4_5] How would you develop education (choose five)?(5/5)

[k5_1] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Nature conservation movements (e.g. groups campaigning for the protection of certain targets)

[k5_2] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Groups campaigning for developing countries and fair trade with these countries

[k5_3] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Feminist movements

[k5_4] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Groups campaigning against globalization and world trade

[k5_5] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Radical animal rights movements

[k5_6] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Consumer rights groups

[k5_7] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Human rights movements (e.g. Amnesty International)

[k5_8] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Conservation groups (campaigning for the protection of buildings, e.g. squatters)

[k5_9] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Anti-nuclear/alternative energy groups

[k5_10] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Groups campaigning against European integration and EU

[k5_11] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Pacifistic movements

[k5_12] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Ultra-religious revivalist movements

[k5_13] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Other religious groups

[k5_14] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Sexual minority rights groups

[k5_15] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Extreme right, ultra-nationalist movements

[k5_16] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Anti-immigration groups

[k5_17] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Finnish Social Democratic Party

[k5_18] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Finnish Red Cross

[k5_19] Attitude to civic organisations and pressure groups: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

[k6_1] Do you think in 2025: Standard of living will be considerably higher than now

[k6_2] Do you think in 2025: There will be little or no unemployment

[k6_3] Do you think in 2025: Income and well-being disparities between different population groups will have grown

[k6_4] Do you think in 2025: The state of the environment will be considerably worse

[k6_5] Do you think in 2025: Individuals will have more influence over decision-making

[k6_6] Do you think in 2025: Finland's population will be considerably bigger than now

[k6_7] Do you think in 2025: Most of the countryside will be desolate/unpopulated

[k6_8] Do you think in 2025: As a consequence of immigration, Finland's population will consist of many nationalities

[k6_9] Do you think in 2025: Average temperature in Finland will have risen significantly on account of climate change

[k6_10] Do you think in 2025: Finland will be a member of a military alliance

[k6_11] Do you think in 2025: EU will have disintegrated

[k6_12] Do you think in 2025: Peace will prevail in the world

[k6_13] Do you think in 2025: China will have developed into a economic and political superpower

[k7a_1] Degree of conflict at present: Rich people - poor people

[k7a_2] Degree of conflict at present: Politicians - citizens

[k7a_3] Degree of conflict at present: Employers - employees

[k7a_4] Degree of conflict at present: Employed - unemployed

[k7a_5] Degree of conflict at present: Industry/enterprises - nature conservation

[k7a_6] Degree of conflict at present: Growing city areas - remote areas

[k7a_7] Degree of conflict at present: Post-war generations - younger generations

[k7a_8] Degree of conflict at present: Socialists - non-socialists (the left - the right)

[k7a_9] Degree of conflict at present: Men - women

[k7a_10] Degree of conflict at present: Young people - old people

[k7a_11] Degree of conflict at present: Retired people - working people

[k7a_12] Degree of conflict at present: Well-educated - non-educated

[k7a_13] Degree of conflict at present: Native Finns - immigrants

[k7a_14] Degree of conflict at present: Pro-nuclear power lobby - anti-nuclear lobby

[k7a_15] Degree of conflict at present: Pro-EU lobby - Anti-EU lobby

[k7a_16] Degree of conflict at present: National culture - international culture

[k7a_17] Degree of conflict at present: Media - political and economical decision-makers

[k7a_18] Degree of conflict at present: Consumers - enterprises (providing services and goods

[k7b_1] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Rich people - poor people

[k7b_2] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Politicians - citizens

[k7b_3] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Employers - employees

[k7b_4] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Employed - unemployed

[k7b_5] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Industry/enterprises - nature conservation

[k7b_6] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Growing city areas - remote areas

[k7b_7] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Post-war generations - younger generations

[k7b_8] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Socialists - non-socialists (the left - the right)

[k7b_9] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Men - women

[k7b_10] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Young people - old people

[k7b_11] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Retired people - working people

[k7b_12] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Well-educated - non-educated

[k7b_13] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Native Finns - immigrants

[k7b_14] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Pro-nuclear power lobby - anti-nuclear lobby

[k7b_15] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Pro-EU lobby - Anti-EU lobby

[k7b_16] Degree of conflict in the next few years: National culture - international culture

[k7b_17] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Media - political and economical decision-makers

[k7b_18] Degree of conflict in the next few years: Consumers - enterprises (providing services and goods)

[k8a] Respondent's present attitude to Finland's EU membership

[k8b] Respondent's attitude to the transfer to euro in 2002

[k8c] Respondent's attitude to EU enlargement to Eastern and Central Europe / Baltic countries

[bv1] Language

[bv2] Respondent's sex

[bv3] Respondent's age group

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

[bv5] Respondent's dwelling area

[bv6] Respondent's basic education

[bv7] Respondent's vocational education

[bv8] Respondent's employment sector

[bv9] Respondent's province of residence

[bv10] Respondent's occupational group

[bv11] Respondent's federation of trade unions membership

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

[bv13] Respondent's social class