Flash Eurobarometer 98/B (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 8 - 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 and in other European countries; 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
inhabitants of non- Euro countries.

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