Flash Eurobarometer 76 (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 1 - Non-Euro Members)

Attitude towards the Euro and knowledge of its introduction. Topics: Knowledge on the county which carries out the introduction of the Euro as well as estimated time of the introduction in this country; estimated duration of the transitional phase in which the old currency can also still be used; self-assessment of state of knowledge on the Euro; perception of the dual pricing of products; 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 the EU member state which the interviewee named as an Euro 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 government in question over the economic policy, national identity; concern about the value of the Euro compared with the dollar. Demography: Sex; age; age when finished full time education; professional position; party preference; region; size of locality.