Flash Eurobarometer 82/E (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 6 - 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; perception of the dual pricing of products;
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 vacancies, 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.