Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior, March 1995

The Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior series (also known as the Surveys of Consumers) was undertaken to measure changes in consumer attitudes and expectations, to understand why such changes occur, and to evaluate how they relate to consumer decisions to save, borrow, or make discretionary purchases. This type of information is essential
for forecasting changes in aggregate consumer behavior. Since the
1940s, these surveys have been produced quarterly through 1977 and
monthly thereafter. Each monthly survey probes a different aspect of
consumer confidence. Open-ended questions are asked concerning
evaluations and expectations about personal finances, employment,
price changes, and the national business situation. Additional
questions probe buying intentions for automobiles and the respondent's
appraisals of present market conditions for purchasing houses,
automobiles, and other durables. Demographic information includes
ethnic origin, sex, age, and education.

消费者态度与行为调查系列（The Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior series，又称消费者调查（Surveys of Consumers））旨在衡量消费者态度与期望的变化，探究此类变化发生的原因，并评估其与消费者储蓄、借贷或进行可自由支配购买决策之间的关联。这类信息对于预测总体消费者行为的变化至关重要。自20世纪40年代起，该调查在1977年前为季度发布，此后改为月度发布。每月调查聚焦消费者信心的不同维度，包含开放式问题，涉及对个人财务状况、就业形势、价格变动及全国商业环境的评价与预期。补充问题则探究汽车购买意向，以及受访者对当前购房、购车及其他耐用品市场状况的评估。人口统计信息涵盖种族、性别、年龄及教育程度。