Flash Eurobarometer 98/A (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 7 - Non-Euro Members)

Attitudes towards the Euro and knowledge of its introduction.

Topics: Self-assessment on state of knowledge on the Euro; knowledge
of a country introducing the Euro as well as the estimated date of
introduction in this country; knowledge of the duration of the
transitional phase in which the old currency can still be used;
knowledge test on the EU-wide validity of Euro notes and coins;
perception of pricing in Euro in one’s own country, abroad, on the
internet as well as in catalogues and brochures; fear of disadvantages
for the population and abuse in the course of the introduction of the
Euro as well as fear of the loss of one’s national currency in the
countries of the Euro zone; assessment of select consequences of the
introduction of the Euro: Price comparison, equal meaning of the Euro
with the dollar as an international currency, economic growth,
reduction of the developmental differences between countries in the
Euro zone, job vacancies, facilitated purchasing in other countries
with the Euro currency, elimination of exchange fees, travelling within
the European Union, price stability, personal advantages; concern about
the value of the Euro compared to the dollar; knowledge of the exchange
rate of the Euro into national currency; expected changes of one’s own
identity as European for the inhabitants of the Euro zone and expected
feeling of marginalisation among inhabitant of non- Euro countries.

Demography: Sex; age; age when finished full time education;
professional position; party preference; region; degree of urbanisation.