Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior, April 1992
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor]
Economic Behavior Program. Survey Research Center. University of Michigan
business conditions
consumer attitudes
consumer behavior
consumer expectations
consumer expenditures
disposable income
durable goods
economic conditions
employment
inflation
interest rates
national economy
personal finances
price fluctuations
purchasing
This monthly survey series was undertaken to measure changes in consumer attitudes and expectations, to explain why such changes occur, and to evaluate how these changes relate to consumer decisions to save, borrow, or make discretionary purchases. This type of information is also used for forecasting changes in aggregate consumer behavior. Each monthly survey probes a different aspect of consumer confidence. Open-ended questions are asked concerning evaluations and expectations about personal finances, employment, price changes, and the national business situation. Additional questions probe buying intentions for automobiles and the respondent's appraisals of present market conditions for purchasing houses, automobiles, and other durables. Demographic information includes ethnic origin, sex, age, and education.
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http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06771.v1
11-04-2005
survey data
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United States
1992-04