Flash Eurobarometer 82/D (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 5 - Euro Members)

Attitude towards the Euro and knowledge on its introduction.

Topics: Self-assessment on state of knowledge on the Euro; knowledge
test on the exact date of introduction of the Euro in one’s own country
as well as on the duration of the transitional phase in which the old
currency can still be used; memorisation of certain prices in Euro;
expected improvement of memorisation if Euro prices would be shown in a
highlighted way; fear of abuse in the course of the introduction of the
Euro (scale); test on state of knowledge on the EU-wide validity of all
Euro notes and coins as well the readily existent establishment of an
exchange rate in one’s own country; 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, gap
between rich and poor, employment, purchases in other countries with
Euro currency, exchange charges, travelling within the EU, price
stability, personal advantages, control of national government over the
economic policy, national identity; concern about the value of the Euro
compared to the dollar; one’s personal and professional experience with
the Euro; knowledge of the exchange rate of Euro and national currency.

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