DDI description: Parliamentary Elections 2007: Candidate Responses to YLE Candidate Selector DDI-kuvailu: Eduskuntavaalit 2007: ehdokkaiden vastaukset Yleisradion vaalikoneeseen 2286 Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Social Science Data Archive 1.0.0 Parliamentary Elections 2007: Candidate Responses to YLE Candidate Selector [metadata]. Metadata version 1.0.0 (2008-02-11). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [producer and distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd2286; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2286 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. Parliamentary Elections 2007: Candidate Responses to YLE Candidate Selector Eduskuntavaalit 2007: ehdokkaiden vastaukset Yleisradion vaalikoneeseen 2286 urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2286 10.60686/t-fsd2286 Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) TietoEnator Oyj Twinkle Oy Finnish Broadcasting Company In accordance with the agreement between FSD and the depositor. Finnish Social Science Data Archive Individual datasets

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1.0 1.0 Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE): Parliamentary Elections 2007: Candidate Responses to YLE Candidate Selector [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2008-02-11). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd2286; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2286 economic policy electoral issues employment environment policy family policy parliamentary candidates parliamentary elections public services national policy social policy taxation Social sciences Elections

The data consist of responses given by parliamentary candidates to YLE (Finland's national public service broadcasting company) candidate selector.

Some questions pertained to working life. The respondents gave their views on short-term work, terms of employment, redundancies, and on the workplace representatives' right to obtain the employees' wage information. Opinions were also queried on citizen wages, pension increases, and on restraining the growing income disparity.

In view of taxation, the respondents' opinions were charted on whether public services should be improved or taxes lowered, whether taxation should be directed to the running costs of car instead of its purchase price, and whether the tax money should be directed to public health care only instead of subsidising those who visit private doctors.

The respondents' views were canvassed on whether the state should have a tighter control over how municipalities use the government subsidies allocated for social and health services and education, and whether all services should remain available both in Finnish and Swedish after the municipal reform, even if it would cost more than before.

Related to families and children, the respondents were asked whether persons with a large income should be disqualified from receiving child benefits, and whether children should be entitled to full-time child day care if one of their parents is at home in the daytime. Views on classes and special schools for talented children were also queried.

The respondents also gave their views on whether domestic violence cases should always be taken to court instead of conciliation. In view of the status of students, the respondents gave their views on taking a study loan to improve one's living conditions. Further questions probed the respondents' opinions on whether right to mortgage interest deduction should be limited only to first-time homebuyers, and whether the migration to the Helsinki area should be constrained by moving public administration jobs elsewhere.

In addition, views were probed on building the sixth nuclear power plant, curbing climate change, Finland's possible NATO membership, preserving Finland's defensive preparedness at the current level, and shortening the length of non-military service. Some questions canvassed the respondents' attitudes to the Government's EU policy and the state's role in controlling the economic life. The respondents were also asked who would be suitable to be the next prime minister, and what would be the best government base.

The questionnaire also included three separate questions for each electoral district. These questions covered topical issues.

Finland Finland Individual Individual Parliamentary candidates in the 2007 parliamentary elections in Finland Quantitative Cross-section CrossSection Finnish Broadcasting Company Total universe/Complete enumeration TotalUniverseCompleteEnumeration Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI) SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire.CAWI Structured questionnaire Questionnaire.Structured Candidate selector on the YLE web pages (http://www.yle.fi/vaalikone). Information on the elected candidates was retrieved from the Parliament's web pages. There are no weight variables in the data. The 'painoarvo' variables include also the 'Can't say' responses. It might be justifiable to exclude these responses in some analyses. 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 dataset is (C) available only for research including master's theses. 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. Reunanen, Esa & Suhonen, Pertti (2009). Kansanedustajat ideologisella kartalla. Teoksessa: Vaalit yleisödemokratiassa. Eduskuntavaalitutkimus 2007 (toim. Borg, Sami & Paloheimo, Heikki), 325-356. Tampere: Tampere University Press. Kansanedustajat ideologisella kartalla Vaalit yleisödemokratiassa. Eduskuntavaalitutkimus 2007 (2009). Toim. Borg, Sami & Paloheimo, Heikki. Tampere: Tampere University Press. Vaalit yleisödemokratiassa. Eduskuntavaalitutkimus 2007 Van Camp, K., Lefevere, J., & Walgrave, S. (2014). The Content and Formulation of Statements in Voting Advice Applications: A Comparative Analysis of 26 VAAs. In D. Garzia, & S. Marchall (Eds.), Matching Voters with Parties and Candidates. Voting Advice Applications in Comparative Perspective (11-32). Colchester: ECPR Press. The Content and Formulation of Statements in Voting Advice Applications: A Comparative Analysis of 26 VAAs daF2286e.por 2004 156 SPSS Portable [fsd_no] FSD study number FSD study number 2004 2286 2286 2286.00 .000 [fsd_vr] FSD edition number FSD edition number 2004 1.0 1.0 1.000 .0000 [fsd_pro] FSD processing level FSD processing level 2004 1 1 1.00 .000 1 A (see codebook) 2004 2 B (see codebook) 0 3 C (dataset has not been checked at FSD) 0 [fsd_id] FSD case id FSD case id 2004 1 2004 1002.50 578.649 [q1] Short-term contracts should be accepted as an inherent part of present-day working life Short-term contracts should be accepted as an inherent part of present-day working life 1677 0 4 1.93 .861 0 Strongly agree 72 1 Agree 465 2 Disagree 648 3 Strongly disagree 490 4 Cannot say 2 SYSMISS 327 [q1b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1677 -2 2 1.11 .846 -2 Not important 3 -1 36 0 391 1 590 2 Important 657 SYSMISS 327 [q2] In the future, working conditions should be regulated more by local company level agreements than by national level collective agreements In the future, working conditions should be regulated more by local company level agreements than by national level collective agreements 1676 0 4 1.80 .943 0 Strongly agree 140 1 Agree 522 2 Disagree 554 3 Strongly disagree 455 4 Cannot say 5 SYSMISS 328 [q2b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1677 -2 2 1.01 .850 -2 Not important 4 -1 32 0 478 1 595 2 Important 568 SYSMISS 327 [q3] Employee dismissal protection can be reduced if unemployment benefits are improved at the same time Employee dismissal protection can be reduced if unemployment benefits are improved at the same time 1674 0 4 2.15 .884 0 Strongly agree 52 1 Agree 362 2 Disagree 566 3 Strongly disagree 667 4 Cannot say 27 SYSMISS 330 [q3b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1675 -2 2 .86 .922 -2 Not important 12 -1 47 0 630 1 456 2 Important 530 SYSMISS 329 [q4] Shop stewards/local union representatives should have better rights to access employee wage information so that pay disparities between men and women can be decreased Shop stewards/local union representatives should have better rights to access employee wage information so that pay disparities between men and women can be decreased 1673 0 4 1.10 1.058 0 Strongly agree 585 1 Agree 578 2 Disagree 319 3 Strongly disagree 147 4 Cannot say 44 SYSMISS 331 [q4b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1674 -2 2 .63 .989 -2 Not important 23 -1 134 0 699 1 398 2 Important 420 SYSMISS 330 [q5] Finland should adopt a system where all citizens aged over 16 are entitled to a tax-exempt universal basic income which would substitute minimum social security contributions Finland should adopt a system where all citizens aged over 16 are entitled to a tax-exempt universal basic income which would substitute minimum social security contributions 1672 0 4 1.94 1.104 0 Strongly agree 226 1 Agree 351 2 Disagree 441 3 Strongly disagree 609 4 Cannot say 45 SYSMISS 332 [q5b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .70 .997 -2 Not important 37 -1 90 0 667 1 426 2 Important 453 SYSMISS 331 [q6] Pensions should be raised in line with average wage increase Pensions should be raised in line with average wage increase 1673 0 4 .57 .737 0 Strongly agree 900 1 Agree 629 2 Disagree 118 3 Strongly disagree 8 4 Cannot say 18 SYSMISS 331 [q6b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 1.14 .901 -2 Not important 7 -1 26 0 457 1 417 2 Important 766 SYSMISS 331 [q7] Income disparities should be prevented from widening as they lead to inequality Income disparities should be prevented from widening as they lead to inequality 1673 0 4 .63 .859 0 Strongly agree 967 1 Agree 421 2 Disagree 224 3 Strongly disagree 56 4 Cannot say 5 SYSMISS 331 [q7b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 1.14 .914 -2 Not important 6 -1 36 0 456 1 400 2 Important 775 SYSMISS 331 [q8] If we have to choose between improving public services and lowering income tax, we should choose lowering the tax If we have to choose between improving public services and lowering income tax, we should choose lowering the tax 1672 0 4 2.28 .918 0 Strongly agree 84 1 Agree 246 2 Disagree 499 3 Strongly disagree 805 4 Cannot say 38 SYSMISS 332 [q8b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 1.09 .883 -2 Not important 3 -1 16 0 517 1 429 2 Important 708 SYSMISS 331 [q9] Car taxation should be based on car usage rather than on acquisition price Car taxation should be based on car usage rather than on acquisition price 1673 0 4 1.07 1.013 0 Strongly agree 526 1 Agree 727 2 Disagree 239 3 Strongly disagree 134 4 Cannot say 47 SYSMISS 331 [q9b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .66 .876 -2 Not important 14 -1 69 0 726 1 520 2 Important 344 SYSMISS 331 [q10] Tax revenue should be used to fund public health care, not provide financial support for visits to private doctors Tax revenue should be used to fund public health care, not provide financial support for visits to private doctors 1673 0 4 1.46 .990 0 Strongly agree 316 1 Agree 561 2 Disagree 528 3 Strongly disagree 254 4 Cannot say 14 SYSMISS 331 [q10b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1674 -2 2 .88 .871 -2 Not important 7 -1 33 0 601 1 538 2 Important 495 SYSMISS 330 [q11] The government should be more strict in supervising how municipalities use state subsidies allocated to social and health care and education The government should be more strict in supervising how municipalities use state subsidies allocated to social and health care and education 1673 0 4 1.14 1.006 0 Strongly agree 478 1 Agree 694 2 Disagree 347 3 Strongly disagree 97 4 Cannot say 57 SYSMISS 331 [q11b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .71 .946 -2 Not important 27 -1 73 0 675 1 475 2 Important 423 SYSMISS 331 [q12] After the municipal reforms have been carried out, people should still have access to services both in Finnish and Swedish, even if it costed more than previously After the municipal reforms have been carried out, people should still have access to services both in Finnish and Swedish, even if it costed more than previously 1672 0 4 1.14 .996 0 Strongly agree 480 1 Agree 695 2 Disagree 325 3 Strongly disagree 133 4 Cannot say 39 SYSMISS 332 [q12b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .28 1.010 -2 Not important 70 -1 201 0 857 1 273 2 Important 272 SYSMISS 331 [q13] High income families should not receive child benefits High income families should not receive child benefits 1673 0 4 2.08 .987 0 Strongly agree 148 1 Agree 275 2 Disagree 579 3 Strongly disagree 637 4 Cannot say 34 SYSMISS 331 [q13b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .48 .950 -2 Not important 49 -1 103 0 815 1 411 2 Important 295 SYSMISS 331 [q14] Families with one parent staying at home should not have a subjective right to full-time care for their children at child day care centres Families with one parent staying at home should not have a subjective right to full-time care for their children at child day care centres 1673 0 4 1.81 1.004 0 Strongly agree 161 1 Agree 526 2 Disagree 487 3 Strongly disagree 473 4 Cannot say 26 SYSMISS 331 [q14b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .73 .878 -2 Not important 9 -1 55 0 715 1 497 2 Important 397 SYSMISS 331 [q15] There should be more special schools or classes for gifted children There should be more special schools or classes for gifted children 1673 0 4 2.00 .920 0 Strongly agree 100 1 Agree 369 2 Disagree 661 3 Strongly disagree 509 4 Cannot say 34 SYSMISS 331 [q15b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .54 .915 -2 Not important 29 -1 100 0 790 1 449 2 Important 305 SYSMISS 331 [q16] Family violence cases should always be brought to court, not use a conciliation procedure (alternative dispute resolution) Family violence cases should always be brought to court, not use a conciliation procedure (alternative dispute resolution) 1673 0 4 1.59 .981 0 Strongly agree 234 1 Agree 521 2 Disagree 671 3 Strongly disagree 186 4 Cannot say 61 SYSMISS 331 [q16b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .66 .878 -2 Not important 14 -1 46 0 805 1 439 2 Important 369 SYSMISS 331 [q17] Financial circumstances of students should be improved mainly by increasing their use of study loans Financial circumstances of students should be improved mainly by increasing their use of study loans 1671 0 4 2.41 .757 0 Strongly agree 38 1 Agree 150 2 Disagree 576 3 Strongly disagree 895 4 Cannot say 12 SYSMISS 333 [q17b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 1.09 .878 -2 Not important 2 -1 17 0 511 1 437 2 Important 706 SYSMISS 331 [q18] Only first-time homebuyers should have the right to a tax deduction on mortgage interest Only first-time homebuyers should have the right to a tax deduction on mortgage interest 1672 0 4 2.09 .955 0 Strongly agree 104 1 Agree 326 2 Disagree 613 3 Strongly disagree 574 4 Cannot say 55 SYSMISS 332 [q18b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .57 .903 -2 Not important 24 -1 82 0 802 1 442 2 Important 323 SYSMISS 331 [q19] Migration pressure on the capital city area should be curbed by relocating more government jobs to other parts of Finland Migration pressure on the capital city area should be curbed by relocating more government jobs to other parts of Finland 1672 0 4 .92 .924 0 Strongly agree 622 1 Agree 697 2 Disagree 234 3 Strongly disagree 98 4 Cannot say 21 SYSMISS 332 [q19b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 .70 .939 -2 Not important 15 -1 93 0 693 1 448 2 Important 424 SYSMISS 331 [q20] A sixth nuclear power plant should be built in Finland, in addition to the fifth plant now under construction A sixth nuclear power plant should be built in Finland, in addition to the fifth plant now under construction 1672 0 4 1.83 1.227 0 Strongly agree 321 1 Agree 393 2 Disagree 275 3 Strongly disagree 615 4 Cannot say 68 SYSMISS 332 [q20b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 1.10 .929 -2 Not important 9 -1 35 0 489 1 390 2 Important 750 SYSMISS 331 [q21] The best way to curb climate change is: The best way to curb climate change is: 1671 0 5 2.08 1.129 0 Impose higher tax on emissions 127 1 Impose stricter limits on emissions 355 2 Promote environmental technology development 698 3 Save energy, energy efficiency 242 4 Stop idealizing economic growth 241 5 No need for any special measures 8 SYSMISS 333 [q21b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1673 -2 2 1.25 .860 -2 Not important 1 -1 4 0 443 1 353 2 Important 872 SYSMISS 331 [q22] Finland should joint NATO Finland should joint NATO 1672 0 4 2.44 .914 0 Strongly agree 70 1 Agree 210 2 Disagree 376 3 Strongly disagree 944 4 Cannot say 72 SYSMISS 332 [q22b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1672 -2 2 .94 1.038 -2 Not important 33 -1 72 0 540 1 344 2 Important 683 SYSMISS 332 [q23] Finland's defensive capability must be kept at present level, even if it requires a significant increase of the defence budget Finland's defensive capability must be kept at present level, even if it requires a significant increase of the defence budget 1671 0 4 1.31 1.047 0 Strongly agree 421 1 Agree 599 2 Disagree 395 3 Strongly disagree 226 4 Cannot say 30 SYSMISS 333 [q23b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1672 -2 2 .76 .898 -2 Not important 8 -1 51 0 726 1 443 2 Important 444 SYSMISS 332 [q24] The most common service period in conscription (military service) is six months. Therefore, the length of the civilian service should also be shortened from its present 13 months. The most common service period in conscription (military service) is six months. Therefore, the length of the civilian service should also be shortened from its present 13 months. 1672 0 4 .98 1.058 0 Strongly agree 708 1 Agree 514 2 Disagree 251 3 Strongly disagree 176 4 Cannot say 23 SYSMISS 332 [q24b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1672 -2 2 .45 .982 -2 Not important 46 -1 145 0 800 1 365 2 Important 316 SYSMISS 332 [q25] The sole aim of our government's EU policy should be to promote the interests of Finland The sole aim of our government's EU policy should be to promote the interests of Finland 1671 0 4 1.54 .987 0 Strongly agree 260 1 Agree 567 2 Disagree 552 3 Strongly disagree 265 4 Cannot say 27 SYSMISS 333 [q25b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1672 -2 2 .81 .895 -2 Not important 14 -1 24 0 703 1 456 2 Important 475 SYSMISS 332 [q26] The government should have a much stronger role in directing the economy and business life The government should have a much stronger role in directing the economy and business life 1672 0 4 1.40 1.018 0 Strongly agree 352 1 Agree 573 2 Disagree 520 3 Strongly disagree 184 4 Cannot say 43 SYSMISS 332 [q26b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1672 -2 2 .80 .882 -2 Not important 9 -1 29 0 709 1 464 2 Important 461 SYSMISS 332 [q27_1] Who would be the most suitable person to become Finland's next prime minister? Who would be the most suitable person to become Finland's next prime minister? 1663 0 3 2.10 1.114 0 Eero Heinäluoma 245 1 Jyrki Katainen 223 2 Matti Vanhanen 321 3 Someone else 874 SYSMISS 341 [q27_1b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1663 0 0 .00 .000 -2 Not important 0 0 1663 2 Important 0 SYSMISS 341 [q27_2] In your opinion, the best coalition government composition would be: In your opinion, the best coalition government composition would be: 1648 0 4 2.74 1.445 0 Centre Party KESK, Social Democratic Party SDP 252 1 Social Democratic Party SDP, National Coalition Party KOK 58 2 Centre Party KESK, National Coalition Party KOK 309 3 SDP, Left Alliance VAS, Green League VIHR 283 4 Some other combination 746 SYSMISS 356 [q27_2b] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 1648 0 0 .00 .000 -2 Not important 0 0 1648 2 Important 0 SYSMISS 356 [q28_1] Congestion charging should be adopted in Helsinki for private cars (question for 1st electoral district candidates) Congestion charging should be adopted in Helsinki for private cars (question for 1st electoral district candidates) 219 0 4 1.64 1.235 0 Strongly agree 59 1 Agree 37 2 Disagree 53 3 Strongly disagree 64 4 Cannot say 6 SYSMISS 1785 [q28b_1] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 219 -2 2 .73 .962 -2 Not important 3 -1 9 0 94 1 52 2 Important 61 SYSMISS 1785 [q29_1] Annexing some Sipoo areas to the municipality of Helsinki is justified because Helsinki needs more land for housing construction (question for 1st electoral district candidates) Annexing some Sipoo areas to the municipality of Helsinki is justified because Helsinki needs more land for housing construction (question for 1st electoral district candidates) 219 0 4 1.68 1.240 0 Strongly agree 48 1 Agree 58 2 Disagree 39 3 Strongly disagree 63 4 Cannot say 11 SYSMISS 1785 [q29b_1] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 219 -2 2 .68 .976 -2 Not important 5 -1 11 0 87 1 62 2 Important 54 SYSMISS 1785 [q30_1] New housing areas in Helsinki should always have different types of housing: owner-occupied, right-of-occupancy and rented housing (question for 1st electoral district candidates) New housing areas in Helsinki should always have different types of housing: owner-occupied, right-of-occupancy and rented housing (question for 1st electoral district candidates) 219 0 4 .53 .848 0 Strongly agree 141 1 Agree 52 2 Disagree 18 3 Strongly disagree 5 4 Cannot say 3 SYSMISS 1785 [q30b_1] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 219 -2 2 .91 .987 -2 Not important 3 -1 6 0 81 1 47 2 Important 82 SYSMISS 1785 [q28_2] Congestion charging should be adopted in Helsinki for private cars (question for 2nd electoral district candidates) Congestion charging should be adopted in Helsinki for private cars (question for 2nd electoral district candidates) 287 0 4 1.75 1.128 0 Strongly agree 52 1 Agree 62 2 Disagree 88 3 Strongly disagree 76 4 Cannot say 9 SYSMISS 1717 [q28b_2] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 287 -2 2 .53 .945 -2 Not important 6 -1 20 0 130 1 77 2 Important 54 SYSMISS 1717 [q29_2] Annexing some Sipoo areas to the municipality of Helsinki is justified because Helsinki needs more land for housing construction (question for 2nd electoral district candidates) Annexing some Sipoo areas to the municipality of Helsinki is justified because Helsinki needs more land for housing construction (question for 2nd electoral district candidates) 286 0 4 2.43 .838 0 Strongly agree 6 1 Agree 39 2 Disagree 76 3 Strongly disagree 157 4 Cannot say 8 SYSMISS 1718 [q29b_2] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 287 -2 2 .82 .956 -2 Not important 3 -1 7 0 123 1 61 2 Important 93 SYSMISS 1717 [q30_2] Mining companies should be granted permission to prospect for uranium in the Nummi-Pusula and Porvoo areas (question for 2nd electoral district candidates) Mining companies should be granted permission to prospect for uranium in the Nummi-Pusula and Porvoo areas (question for 2nd electoral district candidates) 286 0 4 2.66 .809 0 Strongly agree 8 1 Agree 24 2 Disagree 39 3 Strongly disagree 202 4 Cannot say 13 SYSMISS 1718 [q30b_2] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 286 -2 2 .98 .984 -2 Not important 3 -1 7 0 102 1 55 2 Important 119 SYSMISS 1718 [q28_3] A second rail track should be promptly built between Turku and Salo (question for 3rd electoral district candidates) A second rail track should be promptly built between Turku and Salo (question for 3rd electoral district candidates) 137 0 4 .72 .991 0 Strongly agree 75 1 Agree 37 2 Disagree 17 3 Strongly disagree 4 4 Cannot say 4 SYSMISS 1867 [q28b_3] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 137 -2 2 .89 1.005 -2 Not important 1 -1 7 0 50 1 27 2 Important 52 SYSMISS 1867 [q29_3] Emissions from agriculture must be reduced to improve the state of the Baltic sea, if necessary through mandatory measures (question for 3rd electoral district candidates) Emissions from agriculture must be reduced to improve the state of the Baltic sea, if necessary through mandatory measures (question for 3rd electoral district candidates) 137 0 4 1.08 1.105 0 Strongly agree 52 1 Agree 44 2 Disagree 23 3 Strongly disagree 14 4 Cannot say 4 SYSMISS 1867 [q29b_3] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 137 -1 2 1.07 .901 -2 Not important 0 -1 1 0 48 1 29 2 Important 59 SYSMISS 1867 [q30_3] The government must guarantee financing for archipelago public transport connections so they can be kept at present level (question for 3rd electoral district candidates) The government must guarantee financing for archipelago public transport connections so they can be kept at present level (question for 3rd electoral district candidates) 137 0 4 .48 .823 0 Strongly agree 88 1 Agree 41 2 Disagree 2 3 Strongly disagree 3 4 Cannot say 3 SYSMISS 1867 [q30b_3] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 137 -1 2 .87 .938 -2 Not important 0 -1 4 0 58 1 27 2 Important 48 SYSMISS 1867 [q28_4] The potential sixth nuclear power plant should be constructed in the Olkiluoto area in Eurajoki The potential sixth nuclear power plant should be constructed in the Olkiluoto area in Eurajoki 83 0 4 1.39 1.505 0 Strongly agree 37 1 Agree 13 2 Disagree 7 3 Strongly disagree 16 4 Cannot say 10 SYSMISS 1921 [q28b_4] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 83 -2 2 .71 1.205 -2 Not important 6 -1 2 0 33 1 11 2 Important 31 SYSMISS 1921 [q29_4] The status of Pori as the regional centre should be strengthened (question for 4th electoral district candidates) The status of Pori as the regional centre should be strengthened (question for 4th electoral district candidates) 83 0 4 1.12 .955 0 Strongly agree 24 1 Agree 33 2 Disagree 19 3 Strongly disagree 6 4 Cannot say 1 SYSMISS 1921 [q29b_4] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 83 -2 2 .65 .968 -2 Not important 2 -1 4 0 34 1 24 2 Important 19 SYSMISS 1921 [q30_4] The number of municipalities in Satakunta should be reduced to be under ten, through municipal mergers (question for 4th electoral district candidates) The number of municipalities in Satakunta should be reduced to be under ten, through municipal mergers (question for 4th electoral district candidates) 83 0 4 1.93 1.102 0 Strongly agree 10 1 Agree 18 2 Disagree 28 3 Strongly disagree 22 4 Cannot say 5 SYSMISS 1921 [q30b_4] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 83 -2 2 .84 1.006 -2 Not important 2 -1 2 0 31 1 20 2 Important 28 SYSMISS 1921 [q28_5] Åland Island fish farms should be closed or moved away from the sea (question for 5th electoral district candidates) Åland Island fish farms should be closed or moved away from the sea (question for 5th electoral district candidates) 6 1 3 1.67 .816 0 Strongly agree 0 1 Agree 3 2 Disagree 2 3 Strongly disagree 1 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1998 [q28b_5] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 6 1 2 1.67 .516 -2 Not important 0 1 2 2 Important 4 SYSMISS 1998 [q29_5] The Åland Islands should be granted power to levy and collect taxes (question for 5th electoral district candidates) The Åland Islands should be granted power to levy and collect taxes (question for 5th electoral district candidates) 6 0 1 .83 .408 0 Strongly agree 1 1 Agree 5 2 Disagree 0 3 Strongly disagree 0 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1998 [q29b_5] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 6 1 2 1.67 .516 -2 Not important 0 1 2 2 Important 4 SYSMISS 1998 [q30_5] The ultimate aim in developing the Åland Islands autonomy is to achieve full independence The ultimate aim in developing the Åland Islands autonomy is to achieve full independence 6 3 3 3.00 .000 0 Strongly agree 0 1 Agree 0 2 Disagree 0 3 Strongly disagree 6 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1998 [q30b_5] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 6 -1 2 .83 1.472 -2 Not important 0 -1 2 1 1 2 Important 3 SYSMISS 1998 [q28_6] Basic health care should to a larger extent be privatized, as has been done in Lahti (question for 6th electoral district candidates) Basic health care should to a larger extent be privatized, as has been done in Lahti (question for 6th electoral district candidates) 105 0 3 2.13 .785 0 Strongly agree 2 1 Agree 20 2 Disagree 45 3 Strongly disagree 38 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1899 [q28b_6] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 105 -2 2 1.08 .906 -2 Not important 1 0 33 1 27 2 Important 44 SYSMISS 1899 [q29_6] Of the following road-building projects under discussion in Häme, the most important one is: (question for 6th electoral district candidates) Of the following road-building projects under discussion in Häme, the most important one is: (question for 6th electoral district candidates) 105 0 3 1.70 1.249 0 Constructing a southern ring road in Lahti 31 1 Improving the national road 12 from Tuulos to Hollola 9 2 Improving the main road 54 from Hollola to Forssa 26 3 Something else 39 SYSMISS 1899 [q29b_6] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 105 -2 2 .80 1.023 -2 Not important 3 -1 5 0 34 1 31 2 Important 32 SYSMISS 1899 [q30_6] The regions of Tavastia proper (Kanta-Häme) and Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme) should be merged (question for 6th electoral district candidates) The regions of Tavastia proper (Kanta-Häme) and Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme) should be merged (question for 6th electoral district candidates) 105 0 4 2.14 .945 0 Strongly agree 5 1 Agree 19 2 Disagree 43 3 Strongly disagree 32 4 Cannot say 6 SYSMISS 1899 [q30b_6] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 105 -2 2 .38 1.004 -2 Not important 4 -1 8 0 57 1 16 2 Important 20 SYSMISS 1899 [q28_7] The growing waste problem in the Pirkanmaa region should be primarily solved by: (question for 7th electoral district candidates) The growing waste problem in the Pirkanmaa region should be primarily solved by: (question for 7th electoral district candidates) 139 0 3 1.57 1.302 0 Constructing waste burning plant(s) 41 1 Increasing recycling and reuse 37 2 Raising waste disposal fees 2 3 Promoting a lifestyle that produces little waste 59 4 No special measure are needed 0 SYSMISS 1865 [q28b_7] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 139 -2 2 1.06 .883 -2 Not important 1 0 44 1 39 2 Important 55 SYSMISS 1865 [q29_7] The Pirkanmaa municipalities suffering a financial crisis can be best helped by: (question for 7th electoral district candidates) The Pirkanmaa municipalities suffering a financial crisis can be best helped by: (question for 7th electoral district candidates) 139 0 4 2.22 1.166 0 Increasing funding for employment measures 19 1 Tax concessions 7 2 Special funding 56 3 Municipal mergers 39 4 Using existing support mechanisms 18 SYSMISS 1865 [q29b_7] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 139 -2 2 .84 .895 -2 Not important 1 -1 1 0 59 1 36 2 Important 42 SYSMISS 1865 [q30_7] In the beginning of the year 2007 there were 28 municipalities in the Pirkanmaa region. At present, there are: (question for 7th electoral district candidates) In the beginning of the year 2007 there were 28 municipalities in the Pirkanmaa region. At present, there are: (question for 7th electoral district candidates) 139 0 3 1.45 .605 0 Far too many municipalities 4 1 Too many municipalities 72 2 The right amount of municipalities 59 3 Too few municipalities 4 4 Far too few municipalities 0 SYSMISS 1865 [q30b_7] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 139 -2 2 .48 .879 -2 Not important 1 -1 8 0 78 1 27 2 Important 25 SYSMISS 1865 [q28_8] A road toll system should rapidly be adopted for heavy goods transit traffic on the E18 road from Kotka to Vaalimaa (question for 8th electoral district candidates) A road toll system should rapidly be adopted for heavy goods transit traffic on the E18 road from Kotka to Vaalimaa (question for 8th electoral district candidates) 100 0 3 .82 .903 0 Strongly agree 45 1 Agree 34 2 Disagree 15 3 Strongly disagree 6 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1904 [q28b_8] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 100 -1 2 1.11 .920 -2 Not important 0 -1 1 0 34 1 18 2 Important 47 SYSMISS 1904 [q29_8] Government funding should be used to make it possible to use the Saimaa Channel all year round (question for 8th electoral district candidates) Government funding should be used to make it possible to use the Saimaa Channel all year round (question for 8th electoral district candidates) 100 0 4 1.55 1.095 0 Strongly agree 17 1 Agree 33 2 Disagree 36 3 Strongly disagree 6 4 Cannot say 8 SYSMISS 1904 [q29b_8] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 100 -2 2 .47 .926 -2 Not important 3 -1 4 0 53 1 23 2 Important 17 SYSMISS 1904 [q30_8] Population decline in the southeastern Finland should be turned into population growth by inducing Russian people to move there (question for 8th electoral district candidates) Population decline in the southeastern Finland should be turned into population growth by inducing Russian people to move there (question for 8th electoral district candidates) 100 0 4 1.98 .953 0 Strongly agree 4 1 Agree 26 2 Disagree 46 3 Strongly disagree 16 4 Cannot say 8 SYSMISS 1904 [q30b_8] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 100 -2 2 .39 .863 -2 Not important 2 -1 6 0 56 1 23 2 Important 13 SYSMISS 1904 [q28_9] The number of big game animals should be reduced much more in Eastern and Northern Finland (question for 9th electoral district candidates) The number of big game animals should be reduced much more in Eastern and Northern Finland (question for 9th electoral district candidates) 40 0 3 1.13 .939 0 Strongly agree 13 1 Agree 11 2 Disagree 14 3 Strongly disagree 2 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1964 [q28b_9] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 40 -2 2 .43 .984 -2 Not important 2 -1 2 0 19 1 11 2 Important 6 SYSMISS 1964 [q29_9] The government should pay a much larger share of the financial losses suffered by air companies flying to Savonlinna, Varkaus and Mikkeli, so that connections to Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo) can be maintained (9th district) The government should pay a much larger share of the financial losses suffered by air companies flying to Savonlinna, Varkaus and Mikkeli, so that connections to Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo) can be maintained (9th district) 40 0 3 .70 .939 0 Strongly agree 22 1 Agree 11 2 Disagree 4 3 Strongly disagree 3 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1964 [q29b_9] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 40 0 2 1.00 .847 -2 Not important 0 0 14 1 12 2 Important 14 SYSMISS 1964 [q30_9] Conflicts between some Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo) municipalities, for instance, between Mikkeli and Savonlinna, constitute a serious obstacle for the development of the region (question for 9th electoral district candidates) Conflicts between some Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo) municipalities, for instance, between Mikkeli and Savonlinna, constitute a serious obstacle for the development of the region (question for 9th electoral district candidates) 40 0 4 1.03 1.050 0 Strongly agree 13 1 Agree 19 2 Disagree 4 3 Strongly disagree 2 4 Cannot say 2 SYSMISS 1964 [q30b_9] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 40 -1 2 .85 .921 -2 Not important 0 -1 2 0 14 1 12 2 Important 12 SYSMISS 1964 [q28_10] The government should ensure the maintenance of a basic public transport system (bus and rail connections) in Eastern Finland by special measures (question for 10th electoral district candidates) The government should ensure the maintenance of a basic public transport system (bus and rail connections) in Eastern Finland by special measures (question for 10th electoral district candidates) 75 0 1 .19 .392 0 Strongly agree 61 1 Agree 14 2 Disagree 0 3 Strongly disagree 0 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1929 [q28b_10] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 75 0 2 1.37 .818 -2 Not important 0 0 16 1 15 2 Important 44 SYSMISS 1929 [q29_10] Of the following road-building projects in Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo), the most important one is: (question for 10th electoral district candidates) Of the following road-building projects in Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo), the most important one is: (question for 10th electoral district candidates) 75 0 3 1.21 1.455 0 Upgrading bridges and building new ones over Kallavesi 43 1 Improving the national road 9 2 2 Constructing a bridge over Vaajasalo 1 3 Improving the local road network overall 29 SYSMISS 1929 [q29b_10] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 75 0 2 1.23 .879 -2 Not important 0 0 22 1 14 2 Important 39 SYSMISS 1929 [q30_10] When developing the Northern Savonia region, a special emphasis should be placed on: (question for 10th electoral district candidates) When developing the Northern Savonia region, a special emphasis should be placed on: (question for 10th electoral district candidates) 75 0 3 1.91 .975 0 Kuopio which is the dynamic force of the region 4 1 Town areas, i.e., Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus 27 2 Subregions formed by several municipalities 16 3 All municipalities of the region should be developed equally 28 SYSMISS 1929 [q30b_10] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 75 -1 2 1.19 .911 -2 Not important 0 -1 1 0 22 1 14 2 Important 38 SYSMISS 1929 [q28_11] Uranium mining permissions should be granted for the North Karelia region, if prospecting mining companies find financially viable amounts of uranium there (question for 11th electoral district candidates) Uranium mining permissions should be granted for the North Karelia region, if prospecting mining companies find financially viable amounts of uranium there (question for 11th electoral district candidates) 57 0 3 2.42 .801 0 Strongly agree 2 1 Agree 5 2 Disagree 17 3 Strongly disagree 33 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1947 [q28b_11] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 57 -2 2 .95 1.007 -2 Not important 1 -1 1 0 21 1 11 2 Important 23 SYSMISS 1947 [q29_11] The government should ensure, using tax revenue if necessary, that there are regional centres in the northern and central parts of North Karelia, in addition to the Joensuu area (question for 11th electoral district candidates) The government should ensure, using tax revenue if necessary, that there are regional centres in the northern and central parts of North Karelia, in addition to the Joensuu area (question for 11th electoral district candidates) 57 0 3 .65 .813 0 Strongly agree 30 1 Agree 19 2 Disagree 6 3 Strongly disagree 2 4 Cannot say 0 SYSMISS 1947 [q29b_11] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 57 -1 2 1.04 .963 -2 Not important 0 -1 1 0 22 1 8 2 Important 26 SYSMISS 1947 [q30_11] Having a minister from North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala) in the coalition government is fundamental to the development and political importance of the region (question for 11th electoral district candidates) Having a minister from North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala) in the coalition government is fundamental to the development and political importance of the region (question for 11th electoral district candidates) 57 0 4 .51 .848 0 Strongly agree 37 1 Agree 14 2 Disagree 4 3 Strongly disagree 1 4 Cannot say 1 SYSMISS 1947 [q30b_11] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 57 -2 2 .89 1.047 -2 Not important 1 -1 2 0 22 1 9 2 Important 23 SYSMISS 1947 [q28_12] The needs of the Finnish Defence Forces should be prioritized when the Vattajaniemi area in Lohtaja is developed (question for 12th electoral district candidates) The needs of the Finnish Defence Forces should be prioritized when the Vattajaniemi area in Lohtaja is developed (question for 12th electoral district candidates) 125 0 4 2.46 .996 0 Strongly agree 3 1 Agree 18 2 Disagree 41 3 Strongly disagree 44 4 Cannot say 19 SYSMISS 1879 [q28b_12] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 125 -2 2 .49 .981 -2 Not important 5 -1 4 0 66 1 25 2 Important 25 SYSMISS 1879 [q29_12] Passenger traffic in the Merenkurkku region in the Gulf of Bothnia should be guaranteed primarily by: (question for 12th electoral district candidates) Passenger traffic in the Merenkurkku region in the Gulf of Bothnia should be guaranteed primarily by: (question for 12th electoral district candidates) 125 0 3 1.18 .661 0 State-subsidised ship traffic 5 1 Ship traffic subsidised by Finland, Sweden and the EU 106 2 Improving air travel 1 3 Building a bridge over Merenkurkku 13 SYSMISS 1879 [q29b_12] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 125 -1 2 .70 .900 -2 Not important 0 -1 4 0 63 1 25 2 Important 33 SYSMISS 1879 [q30_12] To ensure the provision of municipal services, pressure should be put on the municipalities adjacent to the towns of Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Vaasa to agree to municipal mergers (question for 12th electoral district candidates) To ensure the provision of municipal services, pressure should be put on the municipalities adjacent to the towns of Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Vaasa to agree to municipal mergers (question for 12th electoral district candidates) 125 0 4 2.02 .963 0 Strongly agree 10 1 Agree 24 2 Disagree 46 3 Strongly disagree 43 4 Cannot say 2 SYSMISS 1879 [q30b_12] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 125 -1 2 .99 .920 -2 Not important 0 -1 2 0 47 1 26 2 Important 50 SYSMISS 1879 [q28_13] The government should provide funding for municipalities for maintaining their village schools (question for 13th electoral district candidates) The government should provide funding for municipalities for maintaining their village schools (question for 13th electoral district candidates) 105 0 4 .80 .765 0 Strongly agree 38 1 Agree 54 2 Disagree 10 3 Strongly disagree 2 4 Cannot say 1 SYSMISS 1899 [q28b_13] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 105 -2 2 .98 .909 -2 Not important 1 -1 3 0 29 1 36 2 Important 36 SYSMISS 1899 [q29_13] Young entrepreneurs starting up a new business in Central Finland (Keski-Suomi) should be granted more financial support than at present (question for 13th electoral district candidates) Young entrepreneurs starting up a new business in Central Finland (Keski-Suomi) should be granted more financial support than at present (question for 13th electoral district candidates) 105 0 4 .68 .872 0 Strongly agree 52 1 Agree 42 2 Disagree 7 3 Strongly disagree 1 4 Cannot say 3 SYSMISS 1899 [q29b_13] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 105 -2 2 1.07 1.003 -2 Not important 1 -1 4 0 31 1 20 2 Important 49 SYSMISS 1899 [q30_13] Most business subsidies granted from government funding are at present allocated to the Jyväskylä area but should be allocated more to businesses anywhere in the region (question for 13th electoral district candidates) Most business subsidies granted from government funding are at present allocated to the Jyväskylä area but should be allocated more to businesses anywhere in the region (question for 13th electoral district candidates) 105 0 4 .70 .845 0 Strongly agree 48 1 Agree 48 2 Disagree 5 3 Strongly disagree 1 4 Cannot say 3 SYSMISS 1899 [q30b_13] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 105 -2 2 1.02 .961 -2 Not important 1 -1 4 0 29 1 29 2 Important 42 SYSMISS 1899 [q28_14] The joint authority experiment of the Kainuu Region should be extented to the Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa) and Lapland regions even though it reduces the decision-making power of individual municipalities The joint authority experiment of the Kainuu Region should be extented to the Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa) and Lapland regions even though it reduces the decision-making power of individual municipalities 118 0 4 2.11 .941 0 Strongly agree 5 1 Agree 23 2 Disagree 52 3 Strongly disagree 30 4 Cannot say 8 SYSMISS 1886 [q28b_14] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 118 -2 2 .59 .908 -2 Not important 1 -1 6 0 58 1 28 2 Important 25 SYSMISS 1886 [q29_14] The universities of Oulu and Lapland should be merged to create a large and thriving multidisciplinary university in Northern Finland (question for 14th electoral district candidates) The universities of Oulu and Lapland should be merged to create a large and thriving multidisciplinary university in Northern Finland (question for 14th electoral district candidates) 118 0 4 2.29 .828 0 Strongly agree 3 1 Agree 14 2 Disagree 52 3 Strongly disagree 44 4 Cannot say 5 SYSMISS 1886 [q29b_14] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 118 -2 2 .76 .940 -2 Not important 1 -1 3 0 54 1 25 2 Important 35 SYSMISS 1886 [q30_14] The electoral districts of Oulu and Lapland should be merged (question for 14th electoral district candidates) The electoral districts of Oulu and Lapland should be merged (question for 14th electoral district candidates) 118 0 4 2.33 .848 0 Strongly agree 4 1 Agree 13 2 Disagree 45 3 Strongly disagree 52 4 Cannot say 4 SYSMISS 1886 [q30b_14] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 118 -2 2 .47 1.068 -2 Not important 6 -1 6 0 60 1 18 2 Important 28 SYSMISS 1886 [q28_15] Vuotos reservoir should be built (question for 15th electoral district candidates) Vuotos reservoir should be built (question for 15th electoral district candidates) 72 0 4 1.96 1.316 0 Strongly agree 16 1 Agree 10 2 Disagree 12 3 Strongly disagree 29 4 Cannot say 5 SYSMISS 1932 [q28b_15] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 72 -2 2 .96 .999 -2 Not important 1 -1 2 0 25 1 15 2 Important 29 SYSMISS 1932 [q29_15] Travel industry investments are subsidised too much in the Lapland region (question for 15th electoral district candidates) Travel industry investments are subsidised too much in the Lapland region (question for 15th electoral district candidates) 72 0 4 2.28 .953 0 Strongly agree 5 1 Agree 8 2 Disagree 23 3 Strongly disagree 34 4 Cannot say 2 SYSMISS 1932 [q29b_15] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 72 -2 2 .97 .919 -2 Not important 1 0 25 1 20 2 Important 26 SYSMISS 1932 [q30_15] Finland should grant permanent rights for the Sami people to the land, water and means of livelihood, according to the ILO Convention No 169 which recognizes these rights (for 15th electoral district candidates) Finland should grant permanent rights for the Sami people to the land, water and means of livelihood, according to the ILO Convention No 169 which recognizes these rights (for 15th electoral district candidates) 72 0 4 1.53 1.424 0 Strongly agree 21 1 Agree 22 2 Disagree 11 3 Strongly disagree 6 4 Cannot say 12 SYSMISS 1932 [q30b_15] The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above The candidate's opinion on the importance of the issue mentioned above 72 -2 2 .79 .887 -2 Not important 1 0 31 1 21 2 Important 19 SYSMISS 1932 [bv1] Candidate's electoral district Candidate's electoral district 2004 1 15 6.81 4.697 1 Helsinki 250 2 Uusimaa 340 3 Finland proper (Varsinais-Suomi) 169 4 Satakunta 99 5 Åland Islands 7 6 Häme 136 7 Pirkanmaa 179 8 Kymenlaakso 119 9 Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo) 48 10 Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo) 87 11 North Karelia 69 12 Ostrobothnia (Vaasa) 144 13 Central Finland (Keski-Suomi) 124 14 Oulu 145 15 Lapland (Lappi) 88 [bv2] Candidate's political party Candidate's political party 2004 1 19 9.45 5.710 1 Independence Party (ITSP) 47 2 Christian Democrats (KD) 188 3 Centre Party of Finland (KESK) 233 4 National Coalition Party (KOK) 225 5 For Peace and Socialism - Communist Worker's Party (KTP) 60 6 For the Poor (KÖY) 10 7 Liberals (LIB) 38 8 Forces for Change in Finland (MVS) 21 9 True Finns (PS) 168 10 Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP) 75 11 Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP) 230 12 Patriotic People's Movement of Finland (SIK) 5 13 Communist Party of Finland (SKP) 171 14 Finnish People's Blue-Whites (SKS) 24 15 Finnish Senior Citizens' Party (SSP) 58 16 Socialist Workers' Party (STP) 39 17 Left Alliance (VAS) 208 18 Green League (VIHR) 202 19 oint Responsibility Party (YVP) 2 [bv3] Candidate number in the elections Candidate number in the elections 2004 2 341 91.50 72.614 [bv4] Candidate's surname Candidate's surname [bv5] Candidate's firts name Candidate's firts name [bv6] Election to Parliament in 2007 Election to Parliament in 2007 2004 0 1 .10 .300 0 Not elected 1804 1 Elected 200 More information on the YLE web pages (in Finnish)