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

Attitudes towards the Euro and knowledge of its introduction. Topics: Knowledge of a country 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); 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 the EU member state named by the interviewee; fear of abuse due to the introduction of the Euro (scale); 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 respective government over the economic policy, national identity; concern about the value of the Euro compared to the dollar. Demography: Sex; age; age when finished full time education; professional position; party preference; region; size of locality.