DDI description: Finnish Local Government Barometer 1996: Inhabitants DDI-kuvailu: Kunnallisalan ilmapuntari 1996: kuntalaiset 1120 Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Social Science Data Archive 3.0.0 Finnish Local Government Barometer 1996: Inhabitants [metadata]. Metadata version 3.0.0 (2023-11-08). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [producer and distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd1120; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1120 FSD:n aineistokuvailut (FSD metadata records), joiden tekijä on Suomen yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto (Finnish Social Science Data Archive), on lisensoitu Creative Commons 1.0 Yleismaailmallinen (CC0 1.0) -lisenssillä. FSD:n aineistokuvailut (FSD metadata records) by Suomen yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto (Finnish Social Science Data Archive) are licensed under a Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) license. FSD:n aineistokuvailut (FSD metadata records) av Finlands samhällsvetenskapliga dataarkiv (Finnish Social Science Data Archive) är licensierade under en Creative Commons 1.0 Universiell (CC0 1.0) licens. Finnish Local Government Barometer 1996: Inhabitants Kunnallisalan ilmapuntari 1996: kuntalaiset 1120 urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1120 10.60686/t-fsd1120 Foundation for Municipal Development Foundation for Municipal Development In accordance with the agreement between FSD and the depositor. Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Local Government Barometers

The Foundation for Municipal Development conducts annual surveys covering opinions on local (municipal) democracy, local government, local economy and services. Respondents are generally local inhabitants, municipal managers and the chairpersons of municipal boards. The data enable comparison between the opinions of the inhabitants on the one hand, and the managers and chairpersons on the other. The surveys also study municipal managers' views on the policies of the Government of Finland and the functionality of local co-operation. The survey series was launched in 1992. The FSD collections cover data from 1992 to 2010.

3.0 3.0 Foundation for Municipal Development: Finnish Local Government Barometer 1996: Inhabitants [dataset]. Data version 3.0 (2023-11-08). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd1120; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1120 municipalities employment programmes local finance local government local government officers local government services local taxation political power Social sciences Government, political systems and organisations Political behaviour and attitudes

The respondents were asked several questions about the correlation between the level of the municipal tax and the supply of services. Views on the municipal administration and the adequacy or inadequacy of local government services were also canvassed. The respondents were asked what kind of role municipalities should play in executing and financing employment schemes. They were also asked which would be suitable means for improving municipalities' financial situation.

The respondents were asked to name the characteristics they value in their own local councillors, and to describe the general image of the Finnish municipalities and local government. They also assessed the significance and effectiveness of municipal management. Compared to the previous barometers, the 1996 survey included several revised questions.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, age, basic education, vocational education, income of the household, household composition, occupational group and economic activity of the respondent and the household head, type of neighbourhood, municipality of residence, province of residence, and whether or not R is a municipal employee.

Finland Finland Individual Individual Population of Finland aged 15 or over the Åland Islands Quantitative Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section Longitudinal.TrendRepeatedCrossSection Gallup Finland Probability: Multistage Probability.Multistage

The sample was collected in three phases. In the first phase, the target persons were divided by province. Then, within each province, the target persons were divided according to community type: communities were grouped in different types so that cities were divided to big and small according to population size, and rural communities in three classes according to industrial structure. In the third phase, a group of starting points were designated for each of the selected municipalities in relation to their population. Starting point method was used, and each randomly selected point resulted in six interviews. From each household the person who matched the gender and age requirements stated in the selection card was interviewed.

Face-to-face interview Interview.FaceToFace Structured questionnaire Questionnaire.Structured There are no weight variables in the data. Detailed and specific data description in Finnish and English. The data are checked and processed in detail. If necessary, the data are anonymised. Finnish Social Science Data Archive The variable identifying postal code has been removed from the data. The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study. The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication. Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi. The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data. 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Kuntalaiset, paikalliset päättäjät ja hyvinvointipalvelut 1990-luvulla. Teoksessa: Laman varjo ja nousun huuma (toim. Olli Kangas). Helsinki: Kansaneläkelaitos. Sosiaali- ja terveysturvan tutkimuksia; 72. Kuntalaiset, paikalliset päättäjät ja hyvinvointipalvelut 1990-luvulla Kallio, Johanna (2010). Hyvinvointipalvelujärjestelmän muutos ja suomalaisten mielipiteet 1996-2006. Helsinki: Kansaneläkelaitos. Sosiaali- ja terveysturvan tutkimuksia; 108. Hyvinvointipalvelujärjestelmän muutos ja suomalaisten mielipiteet 1996-2006 Kansalaismielipide ja kunnat: ilmapuntari 1996 (1996). Helsinki: Kunnallisalan kehittämissäätiö. Polemia-sarja; 21. Kansalaismielipide ja kunnat: ilmapuntari 1996 Katara, Henna-Riikka (2012). Hyvinvointivaltion kannatus ja palvelujärjestelmä. Kuntalaisten ja kunnanjohtajien mielipiteiden vertailua vuosina 1996-2006. Turku: Turun yliopisto. Sosiaalipolitiikan pro gradu -tutkielma Hyvinvointivaltion kannatus ja palvelujärjestelmä. Kuntalaisten ja kunnanjohtajien mielipiteiden vertailua vuosina 1996-2006 urn:isbn:978-951-44-8838-2 daF1120e.sav 960 117 SPSS Portable [fsd_no] FSD study number FSD study number 960 1120 1120 1120.00 .000 [fsd_vr] FSD edition number FSD edition number 960 3.0 3.0 3.000 .0000 [fsd_id] FSD case id FSD case id 960 1 960 480.50 277.272 [q1_1] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Everyone can influence matters in his/her municipality of residence if he/she wants to To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Everyone can influence matters in his/her municipality of residence if he/she wants to 960 1 5 2.49 .978 1 Strongly agree 147 2 Agree 366 3 Disagree 293 4 Stronly disagree 135 5 Can't say 19 [q1_2] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal taxation in Finland is not excessive in relation to the selection and quality of municipal services To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal taxation in Finland is not excessive in relation to the selection and quality of municipal services 960 1 5 2.71 1.036 1 Strongly agree 68 2 Agree 415 3 Disagree 279 4 Stronly disagree 123 5 Can't say 75 [q1_3] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If it has to be done, it is better to raise the municipal tax rate than to cut down municipal services To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If it has to be done, it is better to raise the municipal tax rate than to cut down municipal services 960 1 5 2.58 1.124 1 Strongly agree 142 2 Agree 386 3 Disagree 237 4 Stronly disagree 119 5 Can't say 76 [q1_4] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: In the future, municipalities should increase rather than cut down municipal services To what extent do you agree with the following statement: In the future, municipalities should increase rather than cut down municipal services 960 1 5 2.32 1.104 1 Strongly agree 245 2 Agree 340 3 Disagree 254 4 Stronly disagree 64 5 Can't say 57 [q1_5] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal self-government is a fundamental value for Finns, and it should not be undermined in any circumstances To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal self-government is a fundamental value for Finns, and it should not be undermined in any circumstances 960 1 5 1.95 1.015 1 Strongly agree 352 2 Agree 424 3 Disagree 116 4 Stronly disagree 18 5 Can't say 50 [q1_6] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Local government could be abolished in municipalities where there is already enough service provision To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Local government could be abolished in municipalities where there is already enough service provision 960 1 5 3.30 1.042 1 Strongly agree 46 2 Agree 158 3 Disagree 337 4 Stronly disagree 296 5 Can't say 123 [q1_7] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If Finnish municipalities are not streamlined and their economy hard-handedly reorganised soon, the majority of them will end up in a state of bankruptcy before long To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If Finnish municipalities are not streamlined and their economy hard-handedly reorganised soon, the majority of them will end up in a state of bankruptcy before long 960 1 5 2.71 1.208 1 Strongly agree 142 2 Agree 339 3 Disagree 257 4 Stronly disagree 104 5 Can't say 118 [q1_8] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If inhabitants do not use the basic municipal services, they should be given a reimbursement To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If inhabitants do not use the basic municipal services, they should be given a reimbursement 960 1 5 3.04 1.112 1 Strongly agree 107 2 Agree 182 3 Disagree 307 4 Stronly disagree 293 5 Can't say 71 [q1_9] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Citizens should have the right to free or almost free municipal basic services regardless of the costs of service provision To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Citizens should have the right to free or almost free municipal basic services regardless of the costs of service provision 960 1 5 2.29 1.007 1 Strongly agree 214 2 Agree 391 3 Disagree 243 4 Stronly disagree 82 5 Can't say 30 [q1_10] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Retrenchments in municipal services and administration are no longer necessary, because the essential cuts have already been carried out and the worst financial crisis passed To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Retrenchments in municipal services and administration are no longer necessary, because the essential cuts have already been carried out and the worst financial crisis passed 960 1 5 2.65 1.153 1 Strongly agree 139 2 Agree 346 3 Disagree 288 4 Stronly disagree 86 5 Can't say 101 [q1_11] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities should boldly borrow more to boost employment, because they would certainly get their investment back as a result of increasing employment To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities should boldly borrow more to boost employment, because they would certainly get their investment back as a result of increasing employment 960 1 5 2.56 1.119 1 Strongly agree 161 2 Agree 358 3 Disagree 256 4 Stronly disagree 117 5 Can't say 68 [q1_12] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities should perform their tasks as well as they can in terms of finance, and leave the responsibility for employing the inhabitants to the state and companies To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities should perform their tasks as well as they can in terms of finance, and leave the responsibility for employing the inhabitants to the state and companies 960 1 5 2.91 1.049 1 Strongly agree 76 2 Agree 255 3 Disagree 401 4 Stronly disagree 136 5 Can't say 92 [q1_13] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities should consciously increase their responsibility for employing inhabitants by raising funds e.g. through taxation, and then using them for increasing employment To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities should consciously increase their responsibility for employing inhabitants by raising funds e.g. through taxation, and then using them for increasing employment 960 1 5 2.75 1.107 1 Strongly agree 99 2 Agree 350 3 Disagree 294 4 Stronly disagree 126 5 Can't say 91 [q1_14] To what extent do you agree with the following statement: The state should move the tasks and funds of employment offices to municipalities to be used for increasing employment To what extent do you agree with the following statement: The state should move the tasks and funds of employment offices to municipalities to be used for increasing employment 960 1 5 2.71 1.229 1 Strongly agree 142 2 Agree 351 3 Disagree 237 4 Stronly disagree 103 5 Can't say 127 [q2_1] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Maintenance of parks and recreation areas If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Maintenance of parks and recreation areas 960 1 4 2.32 .626 1 A lot 54 2 Somewhat 577 3 Not at all 299 4 Can't say 30 [q2_2] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Public transport services If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Public transport services 960 1 4 2.67 .612 1 A lot 26 2 Somewhat 309 3 Not at all 577 4 Can't say 48 [q2_3] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Support of business life If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Support of business life 960 1 4 2.30 .822 1 A lot 142 2 Somewhat 467 3 Not at all 270 4 Can't say 81 [q2_4] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Support of housing production If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Support of housing production 960 1 4 2.54 .673 1 A lot 42 2 Somewhat 410 3 Not at all 452 4 Can't say 56 [q2_5] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Sports, exercise and outdoor recreation possibilities and services If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Sports, exercise and outdoor recreation possibilities and services 960 1 4 2.28 .723 1 A lot 128 2 Somewhat 466 3 Not at all 339 4 Can't say 27 [q2_6] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Salaries of municipal officials and employees If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Salaries of municipal officials and employees 960 1 4 2.23 .825 1 A lot 182 2 Somewhat 434 3 Not at all 285 4 Can't say 59 [q2_7] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: School services If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: School services 960 1 4 2.81 .493 1 A lot 16 2 Somewhat 178 3 Not at all 740 4 Can't say 26 [q2_8] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Child day care If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Child day care 960 1 4 2.86 .457 1 A lot 12 2 Somewhat 139 3 Not at all 778 4 Can't say 31 [q2_9] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Elderly care If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Elderly care 960 1 4 2.88 .415 1 A lot 10 2 Somewhat 119 3 Not at all 810 4 Can't say 21 [q2_10] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Minimum income guarantee (formerly social welfare) If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Minimum income guarantee (formerly social welfare) 960 1 4 2.56 .686 1 A lot 59 2 Somewhat 356 3 Not at all 497 4 Can't say 48 [q2_11] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Street maintenance and lighting If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Street maintenance and lighting 960 1 4 2.32 .666 1 A lot 72 2 Somewhat 545 3 Not at all 307 4 Can't say 36 [q2_12] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Municipal health centre services If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Municipal health centre services 960 1 4 2.76 .517 1 A lot 28 2 Somewhat 184 3 Not at all 734 4 Can't say 14 [q2_13] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Library services If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Library services 960 1 4 2.43 .678 1 A lot 63 2 Somewhat 466 3 Not at all 391 4 Can't say 40 [q2_14] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Environmental protection If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Environmental protection 960 1 4 2.53 .709 1 A lot 71 2 Somewhat 364 3 Not at all 475 4 Can't say 50 [q2_15] If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Culture services, e.g. theatres If municipalities are forced to reduce their expenses, how much would you think the following area could be cut down to generate savings: Culture services, e.g. theatres 960 1 4 2.11 .789 1 A lot 206 2 Somewhat 487 3 Not at all 222 4 Can't say 45 [q3_1] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is highly educated How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is highly educated 960 1 5 2.36 1.016 1 Very pleased 137 2 Fairly pleased 519 3 Not very pleased 187 4 Not pleased at all 52 5 Can't say 65 [q3_2] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has plenty of experience of local council work and municipal politics How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has plenty of experience of local council work and municipal politics 960 1 5 2.07 .996 1 Very pleased 279 2 Fairly pleased 449 3 Not very pleased 160 4 Not pleased at all 26 5 Can't say 46 [q3_3] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Represents people of your age group How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Represents people of your age group 960 1 5 2.23 1.075 1 Very pleased 245 2 Fairly pleased 420 3 Not very pleased 175 4 Not pleased at all 68 5 Can't say 52 [q3_4] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is the same sex as you How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is the same sex as you 960 1 5 3.02 1.283 1 Very pleased 96 2 Fairly pleased 309 3 Not very pleased 219 4 Not pleased at all 153 5 Can't say 183 [q3_5] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is active in organisational policy How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is active in organisational policy 960 1 5 2.48 1.168 1 Very pleased 164 2 Fairly pleased 436 3 Not very pleased 198 4 Not pleased at all 58 5 Can't say 104 [q3_6] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has a successful career outside politics How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has a successful career outside politics 960 1 5 2.24 1.099 1 Very pleased 217 2 Fairly pleased 497 3 Not very pleased 128 4 Not pleased at all 39 5 Can't say 79 [q3_7] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a well-known person in your municipality of residence How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a well-known person in your municipality of residence 960 1 5 2.43 1.173 1 Very pleased 184 2 Fairly pleased 432 3 Not very pleased 188 4 Not pleased at all 55 5 Can't say 101 [q3_8] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has an elegant appearance and is stylish How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has an elegant appearance and is stylish 960 1 5 3.06 1.183 1 Very pleased 68 2 Fairly pleased 297 3 Not very pleased 253 4 Not pleased at all 197 5 Can't say 145 [q3_9] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a good public performer and has a good delivery How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a good public performer and has a good delivery 960 1 5 1.74 .943 1 Very pleased 445 2 Fairly pleased 418 3 Not very pleased 40 4 Not pleased at all 16 5 Can't say 41 [q3_10] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is enthusiastically assertive How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is enthusiastically assertive 960 1 5 2.97 1.037 1 Very pleased 84 2 Fairly pleased 226 3 Not very pleased 339 4 Not pleased at all 258 5 Can't say 53 [q3_11] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is actively in contact with his/her own voters between various elections How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is actively in contact with his/her own voters between various elections 960 1 5 1.82 .958 1 Very pleased 400 2 Fairly pleased 437 3 Not very pleased 68 4 Not pleased at all 10 5 Can't say 45 [q3_12] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Belongs to the right political party How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Belongs to the right political party 960 1 5 2.57 1.317 1 Very pleased 207 2 Fairly pleased 363 3 Not very pleased 165 4 Not pleased at all 84 5 Can't say 141 [q3_13] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is from the same district or village as you How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is from the same district or village as you 960 1 5 2.43 1.228 1 Very pleased 206 2 Fairly pleased 425 3 Not very pleased 146 4 Not pleased at all 75 5 Can't say 108 [q3_14] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has co-operation and negotiation skills How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has co-operation and negotiation skills 960 1 5 1.50 .768 1 Very pleased 574 2 Fairly pleased 339 3 Not very pleased 22 4 Not pleased at all 3 5 Can't say 22 [q3_15] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is completely independent of political parties How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is completely independent of political parties 960 1 5 2.48 1.240 1 Very pleased 227 2 Fairly pleased 330 3 Not very pleased 226 4 Not pleased at all 70 5 Can't say 107 [q3_16] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Does not promise anything at all How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Does not promise anything at all 960 1 5 3.17 1.093 1 Very pleased 83 2 Fairly pleased 164 3 Not very pleased 310 4 Not pleased at all 311 5 Can't say 92 [q3_17] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is determined to promote the interests of people and population groups like you How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is determined to promote the interests of people and population groups like you 960 1 5 1.83 .962 1 Very pleased 399 2 Fairly pleased 421 3 Not very pleased 83 4 Not pleased at all 16 5 Can't say 41 [q3_18] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has the courage to act against the interests of his/her voters if necessary How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has the courage to act against the interests of his/her voters if necessary 960 1 5 2.68 1.141 1 Very pleased 135 2 Fairly pleased 338 3 Not very pleased 279 4 Not pleased at all 120 5 Can't say 88 [q3_19] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Places a great emphasis on other people's opinions when making his/her decisions How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Places a great emphasis on other people's opinions when making his/her decisions 960 1 5 2.53 1.095 1 Very pleased 142 2 Fairly pleased 412 3 Not very pleased 233 4 Not pleased at all 103 5 Can't say 70 [q3_20] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Conforms to the will of his/her political group's majority How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Conforms to the will of his/her political group's majority 960 1 5 3.00 1.084 1 Very pleased 73 2 Fairly pleased 253 3 Not very pleased 331 4 Not pleased at all 210 5 Can't say 93 [q3_21] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is irreproachable as a person How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is irreproachable as a person 960 1 5 2.00 1.068 1 Very pleased 334 2 Fairly pleased 444 3 Not very pleased 98 4 Not pleased at all 19 5 Can't say 65 [q3_22] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes raising municipal tax rate How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes raising municipal tax rate 960 1 5 2.37 1.235 1 Very pleased 232 2 Fairly pleased 412 3 Not very pleased 164 4 Not pleased at all 34 5 Can't say 118 [q3_23] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes cutting down municipal services How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes cutting down municipal services 960 1 5 2.27 1.195 1 Very pleased 292 2 Fairly pleased 343 3 Not very pleased 178 4 Not pleased at all 71 5 Can't say 76 [q3_24] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts boldly to improve the municipality's financial situation although it may entail service level reduction How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts boldly to improve the municipality's financial situation although it may entail service level reduction 960 1 5 2.68 1.129 1 Very pleased 109 2 Fairly pleased 370 3 Not very pleased 311 4 Not pleased at all 56 5 Can't say 114 [q3_25] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has the courage to support raising the municipal tax rate if it's necessary regarding the financial situation How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has the courage to support raising the municipal tax rate if it's necessary regarding the financial situation 960 1 5 2.57 1.117 1 Very pleased 113 2 Fairly pleased 458 3 Not very pleased 222 4 Not pleased at all 67 5 Can't say 100 [q3_26] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Supports privatising municipal services How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Supports privatising municipal services 960 1 5 3.05 1.192 1 Very pleased 70 2 Fairly pleased 290 3 Not very pleased 276 4 Not pleased at all 167 5 Can't say 157 [q3_27] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Supports strictly increasing municipal employment projects How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Supports strictly increasing municipal employment projects 960 1 5 1.74 .903 1 Very pleased 439 2 Fairly pleased 409 3 Not very pleased 73 4 Not pleased at all 3 5 Can't say 36 [q3_28] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Defends the current government in Finland How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Defends the current government in Finland 960 1 5 3.04 1.214 1 Very pleased 68 2 Fairly pleased 302 3 Not very pleased 293 4 Not pleased at all 116 5 Can't say 181 [q3_29] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes the current government in Finland How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes the current government in Finland 960 1 5 3.14 1.236 1 Very pleased 88 2 Fairly pleased 210 3 Not very pleased 341 4 Not pleased at all 121 5 Can't say 200 [q3_30] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Supports Finland's EU membership How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Supports Finland's EU membership 960 1 5 2.86 1.320 1 Very pleased 145 2 Fairly pleased 309 3 Not very pleased 204 4 Not pleased at all 136 5 Can't say 166 [q3_31] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes Finland's EU membership How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes Finland's EU membership 960 1 5 3.16 1.272 1 Very pleased 119 2 Fairly pleased 175 3 Not very pleased 273 4 Not pleased at all 215 5 Can't say 178 [q3_32] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts so that society becomes more competitive and market-oriented How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts so that society becomes more competitive and market-oriented 960 1 5 2.74 1.210 1 Very pleased 108 2 Fairly pleased 393 3 Not very pleased 236 4 Not pleased at all 83 5 Can't say 140 [q3_33] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts so that the living conditions in your municipality of residence become socially more equal How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts so that the living conditions in your municipality of residence become socially more equal 960 1 5 1.92 .964 1 Very pleased 322 2 Fairly pleased 504 3 Not very pleased 72 4 Not pleased at all 11 5 Can't say 51 [q3_34] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Does not work for the municipality How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Does not work for the municipality 960 1 5 2.74 1.369 1 Very pleased 208 2 Fairly pleased 257 3 Not very pleased 238 4 Not pleased at all 86 5 Can't say 171 [q3_35] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes the influence of market forces in society How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes the influence of market forces in society 960 1 5 2.91 1.269 1 Very pleased 106 2 Fairly pleased 321 3 Not very pleased 266 4 Not pleased at all 87 5 Can't say 180 [q3_36] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts strictly to reduce malpractices and crimes in municipal administration How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Acts strictly to reduce malpractices and crimes in municipal administration 960 1 5 1.50 .897 1 Very pleased 627 2 Fairly pleased 261 3 Not very pleased 29 4 Not pleased at all 7 5 Can't say 36 [q3_37] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes strictly all projects which may threaten the existing natural environment in your municipality How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Opposes strictly all projects which may threaten the existing natural environment in your municipality 960 1 5 1.88 1.065 1 Very pleased 408 2 Fairly pleased 402 3 Not very pleased 64 4 Not pleased at all 29 5 Can't say 57 [q3_38] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a professional politician How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a professional politician 960 1 5 3.13 1.019 1 Very pleased 52 2 Fairly pleased 198 3 Not very pleased 371 4 Not pleased at all 250 5 Can't say 89 [q3_39] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Promotes the interests of minorities in the municipality How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Promotes the interests of minorities in the municipality 960 1 5 2.17 1.095 1 Very pleased 250 2 Fairly pleased 484 3 Not very pleased 116 4 Not pleased at all 36 5 Can't say 74 [q3_40] How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is well familiar with entrepreneurship How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is well familiar with entrepreneurship 960 1 5 1.89 1.033 1 Very pleased 370 2 Fairly pleased 467 3 Not very pleased 49 4 Not pleased at all 10 5 Can't say 64 [q4_1] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is an essential provider and guarantor for citizens' welfare How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is an essential provider and guarantor for citizens' welfare 960 1 5 2.16 .923 1 Very well 154 2 Fairly well 625 3 Not very well 110 4 Not at all 12 5 Can't say 59 [q4_2] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Needs to be cut down and streamlined thoroughly How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Needs to be cut down and streamlined thoroughly 960 1 5 2.59 1.066 1 Very well 89 2 Fairly well 465 3 Not very well 250 4 Not at all 64 5 Can't say 92 [q4_3] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is an effective and working system How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is an effective and working system 960 1 5 2.40 .910 1 Very well 92 2 Fairly well 534 3 Not very well 244 4 Not at all 40 5 Can't say 50 [q4_4] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Patronises and passivises inhabitants too much How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Patronises and passivises inhabitants too much 960 1 5 2.83 .970 1 Very well 48 2 Fairly well 330 3 Not very well 395 4 Not at all 113 5 Can't say 74 [q4_5] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has suffered too much from reductions and cuts during the last years How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has suffered too much from reductions and cuts during the last years 960 1 5 2.33 1.096 1 Very well 208 2 Fairly well 417 3 Not very well 212 4 Not at all 54 5 Can't say 69 [q4_6] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has grown excessively in terms of extent and expenses How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has grown excessively in terms of extent and expenses 960 1 5 2.53 1.083 1 Very well 117 2 Fairly well 455 3 Not very well 248 4 Not at all 47 5 Can't say 93 [q4_7] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Implements social justice and equality How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Implements social justice and equality 960 1 5 2.56 .984 1 Very well 63 2 Fairly well 502 3 Not very well 268 4 Not at all 49 5 Can't say 78 [q4_8] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Provides diversified quality services How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Provides diversified quality services 960 1 5 2.21 .909 1 Very well 145 2 Fairly well 587 3 Not very well 155 4 Not at all 24 5 Can't say 49 [q4_9] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is the most effective influencing channel for citizens How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is the most effective influencing channel for citizens 960 1 5 2.70 1.066 1 Very well 68 2 Fairly well 428 3 Not very well 293 4 Not at all 69 5 Can't say 102 [q4_10] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is an ineffective and obstinate entity How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is an ineffective and obstinate entity 960 1 5 2.83 1.073 1 Very well 59 2 Fairly well 365 3 Not very well 325 4 Not at all 104 5 Can't say 107 [q4_11] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has to operate under excessive state control How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has to operate under excessive state control 960 1 5 2.61 1.215 1 Very well 117 2 Fairly well 465 3 Not very well 201 4 Not at all 27 5 Can't say 150 [q4_12] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Should be privatised as regards several services How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Should be privatised as regards several services 960 1 5 2.79 1.122 1 Very well 76 2 Fairly well 390 3 Not very well 260 4 Not at all 127 5 Can't say 107 [q4_13] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Should be based more on voluntariness, associations and enterprises How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Should be based more on voluntariness, associations and enterprises 960 1 5 2.83 1.092 1 Very well 54 2 Fairly well 394 3 Not very well 277 4 Not at all 127 5 Can't say 108 [q4_14] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is a quasi-democratic decision-making body How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is a quasi-democratic decision-making body 960 1 5 2.86 1.296 1 Very well 82 2 Fairly well 432 3 Not very well 189 4 Not at all 53 5 Can't say 204 [q4_15] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has elevated taxation to an unbearable level How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has elevated taxation to an unbearable level 960 1 5 2.50 1.051 1 Very well 147 2 Fairly well 385 3 Not very well 299 4 Not at all 62 5 Can't say 67 [q4_16] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has tumbled into the hands of officials too much and left elected officials without real power How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has tumbled into the hands of officials too much and left elected officials without real power 960 1 5 2.34 1.158 1 Very well 200 2 Fairly well 467 3 Not very well 158 4 Not at all 35 5 Can't say 100 [q4_17] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has developed towards a better direction during the last years How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has developed towards a better direction during the last years 960 1 5 2.85 1.042 1 Very well 39 2 Fairly well 370 3 Not very well 360 4 Not at all 76 5 Can't say 115 [q4_18] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has lost touch with citizens and their needs How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Has lost touch with citizens and their needs 960 1 5 2.45 1.023 1 Very well 135 2 Fairly well 437 3 Not very well 276 4 Not at all 44 5 Can't say 68 [q4_19] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Realises the hopes of companies and business life without a will of its own How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Realises the hopes of companies and business life without a will of its own 960 1 5 2.93 1.158 1 Very well 43 2 Fairly well 379 3 Not very well 309 4 Not at all 59 5 Can't say 170 [q4_20] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is a system that is behind the times and should be abolished How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is a system that is behind the times and should be abolished 960 1 5 3.28 .979 1 Very well 38 2 Fairly well 168 3 Not very well 328 4 Not at all 344 5 Can't say 82 [q4_21] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is possible to preserve in its present form, in case there is enough will How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is possible to preserve in its present form, in case there is enough will 960 1 5 2.20 1.118 1 Very well 240 2 Fairly well 483 3 Not very well 127 4 Not at all 24 5 Can't say 86 [q4_22] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is the safety net of society, without which many people would be abandoned How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Is the safety net of society, without which many people would be abandoned 960 1 5 2.00 1.071 1 Very well 327 2 Fairly well 458 3 Not very well 91 4 Not at all 15 5 Can't say 69 [q4_23] How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Will become much poorer in terms of services in the future How well does the following statement describe your personal opinion? A Finnish municipality: Will become much poorer in terms of services in the future 960 1 5 2.67 1.095 1 Very well 71 2 Fairly well 467 3 Not very well 236 4 Not at all 80 5 Can't say 106 [q5] Do you work for the municipality? Do you work for the municipality? 960 1 3 1.89 .324 1 Yes 106 2 No 849 3 Can't say 5 [q6] If parliamentary elections were held now, which party or group would you vote for? If parliamentary elections were held now, which party or group would you vote for? 918 1 22 9.46 8.721 1 Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP) 185 2 Centre Party of Finland (KESK) 121 3 National Coalition Party (KOK) 103 4 Left Alliance (VAS) 42 5 Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP) 11 6 Green League (VIHR) 76 7 Christian League of Finland (SKL) 22 8 Progressive Finnish Party (NUOR) 18 9 True Finns (PS) (former Finnish Rural Party (SMP)) 4 10 Liberal Party (LKP) 2 11 Womens' Party (NAISP) 2 12 Alliance for Free Finland (VSL) 1 13 Finnish Pensioners' Party (SEP) 2 14 Pensioners for the People (EKA) 0 15 Ecological Party (EKO) 1 16 Natural Law Party (LLP) 2 17 Joint Responsibility Party (YVP) 0 18 Communist Worker's Party (KTP) 1 19 Some other party or group 9 20 Wouldn't vote 89 21 Can't say 154 22 Don't want to say 73 SYSMISS 42 [q7] If parliamentary elections were held now, which party or group would be your SECOND CHOICE (i.e. some other party than in the previous question)? If parliamentary elections were held now, which party or group would be your SECOND CHOICE (i.e. some other party than in the previous question)? 918 1 22 12.82 8.638 1 Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP) 85 2 Centre Party of Finland (KESK) 78 3 National Coalition Party (KOK) 85 4 Left Alliance (VAS) 34 5 Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP) 8 6 Green League (VIHR) 71 7 Christian League of Finland (SKL) 23 8 Progressive Finnish Party (NUOR) 25 9 True Finns (PS) (former Finnish Rural Party (SMP)) 8 10 Liberal Party (LKP) 7 11 Womens' Party (NAISP) 5 12 Alliance for Free Finland (VSL) 2 13 Finnish Pensioners' Party (SEP) 6 14 Pensioners for the People (EKA) 1 15 Ecological Party (EKO) 2 16 Natural Law Party (LLP) 0 17 Joint Responsibility Party (YVP) 3 18 Communist Worker's Party (KTP) 3 19 Some other party or group 12 20 Wouldn't vote 123 21 Can't say 237 22 Don't want to say 100 SYSMISS 42 [q8] Which party or group did you vote for in the parliamentary elections in March 1995? Which party or group did you vote for in the parliamentary elections in March 1995? 918 1 22 9.24 8.814 1 Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP) 212 2 Centre Party of Finland (KESK) 123 3 National Coalition Party (KOK) 113 4 Left Alliance (VAS) 35 5 Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP) 10 6 Green League (VIHR) 58 7 Christian League of Finland (SKL) 19 8 Progressive Finnish Party (NUOR) 8 9 True Finns (PS) (former Finnish Rural Party (SMP)) 6 10 Liberal Party (LKP) 2 11 Womens' Party (NAISP) 1 12 Alliance for Free Finland (VSL) 0 13 Finnish Pensioners' Party (SEP) 2 14 Pensioners for the People (EKA) 0 15 Ecological Party (EKO) 0 16 Natural Law Party (LLP) 1 17 Joint Responsibility Party (YVP) 0 18 Communist Worker's Party (KTP) 0 19 Some other party or group 3 20 Didn't vote 174 21 Can't say 39 22 Don't want to say 112 SYSMISS 42 [bv1] Respondent's gender Respondent's gender 960 1 2 1.48 .500 1 Female 498 2 Male 462 [bv2] Respondent's age (categorised at FSD) Respondent's age (categorised at FSD) 960 1 16 5.89 3.391 [bv3] Respondent's basic education Respondent's basic education 960 1 4 1.91 .805 1 Primary school or less, senior primary school 345 2 Grammar school or comprehensive school 372 3 Matriculation examination, upper secondary school 229 4 Other 14 [bv4] Respondent's vocational education Respondent's vocational education 960 1 6 2.57 1.305 1 No vocational education 283 2 Vocational course, short vocational training, etc. 155 3 Vocational school, technical school, business school, etc. 301 4 College level education 143 5 University, academic degree 65 6 Other 13 [bv5] Within which of the following income brackets does your gross household income fall (total income of all household members before taxes)? Within which of the following income brackets does your gross household income fall (total income of all household members before taxes)? 960 1 11 4.65 3.294 1 Under 60,000 FIM/year or under 5,000 FIM/month 179 2 60,001-90,000 FIM/year or 5,001-7,500 FIM/month 140 3 90,001-120,000 FIM/year or 7,501-10,000 FIM/month 133 4 120,001-150,000 FIM/year or 10,001-12,500 FIM/month 103 5 150,001-180,000 FIM/year or 12,501-15,000 FIM/month 95 6 180,001-210,000 FIM/year or 15,001-17,500 FIM/month 70 7 210,001-240,000 FIM/year or 17,501-20,000 FIM/month 46 8 240,001-270,000 FIM/year or 20,001-22,500 FIM/month 32 9 270,001-300,000 FIM/year or 22,501-25,000 FIM/month 20 10 Over 300,000 FIM/year or over 25,000 FIM/month 19 11 No answer 123 [bv6_1] Number of persons aged over 16 in the household (top-coded at FSD) Number of persons aged over 16 in the household (top-coded at FSD) 947 1 4 1.93 .747 1 261 2 537 3 108 4 4 or more 41 SYSMISS 13 [bv6_2] Number of persons aged 7-16 in the household (top-coded at FSD) Number of persons aged 7-16 in the household (top-coded at FSD) 947 0 3 .35 .687 0 724 1 127 2 86 3 3 or more 10 SYSMISS 13 [bv6_3] Number of persons aged under 7 in the household (top-coded at FSD) Number of persons aged under 7 in the household (top-coded at FSD) 947 0 3 .28 .606 0 758 1 122 2 61 3 3 or more 6 SYSMISS 13 [bv6_4] Total number of persons in the household (top-coded at FSD) Total number of persons in the household (top-coded at FSD) 960 1 6 2.62 1.354 1 216 2 315 3 176 4 152 5 69 6 6 or more 32 [bv7] Respondent's household composition Respondent's household composition 960 1 7 4.23 1.714 1 Single, living with parents 93 2 Single, aged under 35 74 3 Single, aged 35 or over 145 4 Married/cohabiting, no children 142 5 Married/cohabiting, child(ren) 330 6 Single parent/adult, living with children 65 7 Couple, children do not live at home 111 [bv8_a] Economic activity and occupational status of the household head (the person with the highest income) Economic activity and occupational status of the household head (the person with the highest income) 960 1 8 4.82 1.466 1 Farmer, agricultural entrepreneur 26 2 Other employer, self-employed, own account worker 50 3 Higher managerial employee 99 4 Lower managerial or professional employee 130 5 Worker 363 6 Pensioner/retired 209 7 Student/pupil 51 8 Other 32 [bv8_b] (IF RETIRED) Former economic activity and occupational status of the household head (the person with the highest income) (IF RETIRED) Former economic activity and occupational status of the household head (the person with the highest income) 209 1 8 4.19 1.620 1 Farmer, agricultural entrepreneur 26 2 Other employer, self-employed, own account worker 10 3 Higher managerial employee 20 4 Lower managerial or professional employee 22 5 Worker 122 6 Pensioner/retired 0 7 Student/pupil 1 8 Other 8 SYSMISS 751 [bv8_c] Respondent's economic activity and occupational status (IF RESPONDENT IS THE HOUSEHOLD HEAD, USE THE SAME AS IN a) OR b)) Respondent's economic activity and occupational status (IF RESPONDENT IS THE HOUSEHOLD HEAD, USE THE SAME AS IN a) OR b)) 960 1 8 5.25 1.499 1 Farmer, agricultural entrepreneur 17 2 Other employer, self-employed, own account worker 32 3 Higher managerial employee 56 4 Lower managerial or professional employee 137 5 Worker 323 6 Pensioner/retired 200 7 Student/pupil 132 8 Other 63 [bv9] Respondent's employment status Respondent's employment status 960 1 5 3.02 1.774 1 Full-time work 349 2 Part-time work 67 3 Unemployed 149 4 Laid-off 8 5 Not in the labour market 387 [bv10] Who decides over your household's grocery shopping? Who decides over your household's grocery shopping? 960 1 3 1.74 .835 1 Respondent 493 2 Other than respondent 226 3 Respondent together with someone else 241 [bv11] Type of neighbourhood Type of neighbourhood 960 1 5 3.21 1.082 1 Capital area 107 2 Turku, Tampere 57 3 Other city/town 429 4 Population centre in a rural area 263 5 Sparsely populated rural area 104 [bv12] Respondent's province of residence (according to the pre-1997 classification) Respondent's province of residence (according to the pre-1997 classification) 960 1 11 4.78 3.350 1 Uusimaa 199 2 Turku and Pori 135 3 Häme 128 4 Kymi 78 5 Mikkeli 54 6 Kuopio 55 7 Central Finland 46 8 Vaasa 74 9 North Karelia 47 10 Oulu 93 11 Lapland 51 [kunta] Respondent's municipality of residence Respondent's municipality of residence 960 6 915 392.37 271.202