Flash Eurobarometer 82/A (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 2 - Euro Members)

Attitude towards the Euro and knowledge of its introduction.

Topics: Self-assessment of state of knowledge on the Euro, knowledge
test on the exact date of introduction in one’s own country as well as
the , estimated duration of the transitional phase in which the old
currency can also still be used; perception of the dual pricing of
products; memorization 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);
knowledge test on the EU-wide validity of all Euro notes and coins as
well as on the exchange rate specifications already carried out 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 the national
government over the economic policy, national identity; concern about
the value of the Euro compared with the dollar; personal and
professional experience with the Euro; knowledge of the exchange rate
of the Euro and national currency.

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