Elite Study Reutlingen

Local political views, possibilities to influence, balance of power and
communication network of local the elite in Reutlingen.

Topics: importance of local disputes; judgement on room for autonomous
decision by the city and most effective special interest associations;
identification of special interest groups in the city; consideration of
the parties for certain groupings; naming the person with the greatest
influence and the greatest power in the city; private and business
communication partners; friendships; memberships and offices accepted;
most important aids to achieve local influence; judgement on a series
of local issues such as e.g. mayor election, youth center,
establishment of an industry area and co-determination at the city
works; personal participation in local political decision-making
processes and identification of the groups involved; political and
ideological orientation of respondent; understanding of democracy;
attitude to nuclear power plants and the market economy.

Demography: regional and social origins; party membership; party
preference; voting behavior at the last mayor election; age; sex;
religious denomination; school education; occupation; state; present
and past offices held; memberships.

Interviewer rating: length of interview.