Surveys of Consumers

INFLATION EXPECTATIONS


PX1Q1
PRICES UP/DOWN NEXT YEAR
Text of this Question or Item 
During the next 12 months, do you think that prices in
general will go up, or go down, or stay where they are now?
Category Labels
1: Go up
2: Go up (at same rate)
3: Same
5: Go down
8: DK
9: NA
Properties
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Record/column: 1/140

PX1Q2
PRICES % UP/DOWN NEXT YEAR
Text of this Question or Item 
By about what percent do you expect prices to go (up/down) on
the average, during the next 12 months?
Category Labels
95: 95% or more
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/141-142

PX1
PRICE EXPECTATIONS 1YR RECODED
Text of this Question or Item 
Price expectations for next 12 months recoded
Category Labels
-97: DK how much down
96: DK how much up
98: DK whether up or down
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: -97,96-*
Record/columns: 1/143-145

PX5Q1
PRICES UP/DOWN NEXT 5 YEARS
Text of this Question or Item 
What about the outlook for prices over the next 5 to 10
years?  Do you think prices will be higher, about the same,
or lower, 5 to 10 years from now?
Category Labels
1: Go up
2: Go up (at same rate)
3: Same
5: Go down
8: DK
9: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8-*
Record/column: 1/146

PX5Q2
PRICES % UP/DOWN NEXT 5 YEARS
Text of this Question or Item 
By about what percent per year do you expect prices to go
(up/down) on the average, during the next 5 to 10 years?
Category Labels
95: 95% or more
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/147-148

PX5
PRICE EXPECTATIONS 5YR RECODED
Text of this Question or Item 
Price expectations for next 5 years recoded
Category Labels
-97: DK how much down
96: DK how much up
98: DK whether up or down
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: -97,96-*
Record/columns: 1/149-151

BUYING CONDITIONS


DUR
DURABLES BUYING ATTITUDES
Text of this Question or Item 
Generally speaking, do you think now is a good or a bad
time for people to buy major household items?
Category Labels
1: Good
3: Pro-con
5: Bad
8: DK
9: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8-*
Record/column: 1/152

DURRN1
REASONS: DURABLES BUYING ATTITUDES (1)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rates won't get any lower
11: FAV Prices are low(er), prices reasonably stable
12: FAV Good buys available, sales, discounts
13: FAV Prices are going up, future uncertainty
14: FAV Prices won't get any lower
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates low
17: FAV Credit easy to get, easy money
18: FAV Interest rates are going up, credit tighter
19: FAV Low taxes, tax changes
21: FAV People can afford to buy now, have money to spend
23: FAV Buying makes for good times, prosperity
31: FAV Supply adequate, no shortages now
32: FAV Quality is good/better/may get worse
33: FAV New models have improvements/new features
34: FAV Good selection, variety
41: FAV Seasonal references only
42: FAV R says if you need it, good time as any
43: FAV Low sales won't last, will pick up soon
47: FAV Other good reasons
49: FAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower
51: UNFAV Prices are too high, prices going up
52: UNFAV Seller's market, few sales or discounts
53: UNFAV Prices will fall later, will come down
54: UNFAV Debt or credit is bad
55: UNFAV Larger/higher down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rates high/going up
57: UNFAV Credit/financing hard to get; tight money
58: UNFAV Interest rates will fall later
59: UNFAV Taxes high, going higher
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now
62: UNFAV People should save money
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation, makes for bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis; shortages of fuels
71: UNFAV Supply inadequate, poor selection
72: UNFAV Quality is poor, may improve later
73: UNFAV Poor designs; unattractive styling
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
82: UNFAV International references
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to buy
89: UNFAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
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Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/153-154

DURRN2
REASONS: DURABLES BUYING ATTITUDES (2)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rates won't get any lower
11: FAV Prices are low(er), prices reasonably stable
12: FAV Good buys available, sales, discounts
13: FAV Prices are going up, future uncertainty
14: FAV Prices won't get any lower
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates low
17: FAV Credit easy to get, easy money
18: FAV Interest rates are going up, credit tighter
19: FAV Low taxes, tax changes
21: FAV People can afford to buy now, have money to spend
23: FAV Buying makes for good times, prosperity
31: FAV Supply adequate, no shortages now
32: FAV Quality is good/better/may get worse
33: FAV New models have improvements/new features
34: FAV Good selection, variety
41: FAV Seasonal references only
42: FAV R says if you need it, good time as any
43: FAV Low sales won't last, will pick up soon
47: FAV Other good reasons
49: FAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower
51: UNFAV Prices are too high, prices going up
52: UNFAV Seller's market, few sales or discounts
53: UNFAV Prices will fall later, will come down
54: UNFAV Debt or credit is bad
55: UNFAV Larger/higher down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rates high/going up
57: UNFAV Credit/financing hard to get; tight money
58: UNFAV Interest rates will fall later
59: UNFAV Taxes high, going higher
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now
62: UNFAV People should save money
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation, makes for bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis; shortages of fuels
71: UNFAV Supply inadequate, poor selection
72: UNFAV Quality is poor, may improve later
73: UNFAV Poor designs; unattractive styling
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
82: UNFAV International references
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to buy
89: UNFAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
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Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/155-156

HOM
HOME BUYING ATTITUDES
Text of this Question or Item 
Generally speaking, do you think now is a good time or a bad
time to buy a house?
Category Labels
1: Good
3: Pro-con
5: Bad
8: DK
9: NA
Properties
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Missing-data codes: 8-*
Record/column: 1/157

HOMRN1
REASONS: HOME BUYING ATTITUDES (1)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rate won't get any lower
11: FAV Prices are low/stable/not too high
12: FAV Good buys available
13: FAV Prices are going up
14: FAV Prices won't get any lower
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates are low
17: FAV Credit easy to get, easy money
18: FAV Credit will be tighter later
19: FAV Lower taxes, taxes higher later
21: FAV People can afford to buy now
23: FAV Buying makes for good times, prosperity
27: FAV Other references to employment and purchasing power
31: FAV Supply adequate, no shortages now
32: FAV Quality is good, better, may get worse
33: FAV New models have improvements, new features
34: FAV Good selection, variety
41: FAV Seasonal references only
42: FAV R only says: if you need it this is a good time
43: FAV Low sales won't last, will pick up soon
44: FAV Renting is unfavorable b/c high rents, shortage
45: FAV Owning is always a good idea, renting is a bad idea
46: FAV Capital appreciation: buying is a good investment
47: FAV Other good reasons (misc.)
48: FAV Variable mortgage rate
49: FAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower
51: UNFAV Prices are too high, houses cost too much
52: UNFAV Seller's market, few sales or discounts
53: UNFAV Prices will fall later, will come down
54: UNFAV Debt or credit bad (NA why)
55: UNFAV Higher/larger down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rate too high, will go up
57: UNFAV Credit hard to get, financing difficult
58: UNFAV Interest rates will come down later
59: UNFAV Tax increase, property taxes too high
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now, times are bad
62: UNFAV People should save money, uncertain of future
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation/makes bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis, shortage of fuels
71: UNFAV Supply inadequate, few houses on market
72: UNFAV Quality is poor, quality may improve
73: UNFAV Poor designs, unattractive styling
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
82: UNFAV Difficult to get rid of present house
83: UNFAV Better return on alternative investments
84: UNFAV Renting favorable b/c of low rents
85: UNFAV Renting is always better than owning
86: UNFAV Capital depreciation, buying is bad investment
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to buy
88: UNFAV Variable mortgage rate
89: UNFAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
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Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/158-159

HOMRN2
REASONS: HOME BUYING ATTITUDES (2)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rate won't get any lower
11: FAV Prices are low/stable/not too high
12: FAV Good buys available
13: FAV Prices are going up
14: FAV Prices won't get any lower
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates are low
17: FAV Credit easy to get, easy money
18: FAV Credit will be tighter later
19: FAV Lower taxes, taxes higher later
21: FAV People can afford to buy now
23: FAV Buying makes for good times, prosperity
27: FAV Other references to employment and purchasing power
31: FAV Supply adequate, no shortages now
32: FAV Quality is good, better, may get worse
33: FAV New models have improvements, new features
34: FAV Good selection, variety
41: FAV Seasonal references only
42: FAV R only says: if you need it this is a good time
43: FAV Low sales won't last, will pick up soon
44: FAV Renting is unfavorable b/c high rents, shortage
45: FAV Owning is always a good idea, renting is a bad idea
46: FAV Capital appreciation: buying is a good investment
47: FAV Other good reasons (misc.)
48: FAV Variable mortgage rate
49: FAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower
51: UNFAV Prices are too high, houses cost too much
52: UNFAV Seller's market, few sales or discounts
53: UNFAV Prices will fall later, will come down
54: UNFAV Debt or credit bad (NA why)
55: UNFAV Higher/larger down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rate too high, will go up
57: UNFAV Credit hard to get, financing difficult
58: UNFAV Interest rates will come down later
59: UNFAV Tax increase, property taxes too high
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now, times are bad
62: UNFAV People should save money, uncertain of future
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation/makes bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis, shortage of fuels
71: UNFAV Supply inadequate, few houses on market
72: UNFAV Quality is poor, quality may improve
73: UNFAV Poor designs, unattractive styling
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
82: UNFAV Difficult to get rid of present house
83: UNFAV Better return on alternative investments
84: UNFAV Renting favorable b/c of low rents
85: UNFAV Renting is always better than owning
86: UNFAV Capital depreciation, buying is bad investment
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to buy
88: UNFAV Variable mortgage rate
89: UNFAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
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Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/160-161

SHOM
G/B SELL HOUSE
Text of this Question or Item 
What about selling a house -- generally speaking, do you think now is a
good time or a bad time to sell a house?
Category Labels
1: GOOD
3: PRO-CON
5: BAD
8: DK
9: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8-*
Record/column: 1/162

SHOMRN1
WHY G/B SELL HOUSE (1)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rate won't get any lower (not codeable elsewhere)
11: FAV Prices are high/higher/won't get any lower
12: FAV Seller's market (under-supply of houses)
13: FAV Prices going down; sell before prices lower
14: FAV Prices won't get any higher (not codeable 13)
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates are low (now)
17: FAV Credit easy to get; easy money, NA if 15, 16, 17, or 18
18: FAV Credit will be tighter later; interest rates will go up
19: FAV Lower taxes; taxes will be higher later
21: FAV People can afford to buy now
23: FAV Buying makes for good times/prosperity/high employment
31: FAV Supply inadequate, shortages now; may be shortages later
33: FAV Good time for existing homes, costs more to build new ones
41: FAV Seasonal references only
42: FAV R only says: If need to sell/need money this is good time
44: FAV Can use cash/capital for other investments
45: FAV Better to sell now, value of home may decline
46: FAV Capital appreciation: value of houses increased; good profits now
47: FAV Other good reasons (miscellaneous)
48: FAV Variable mortgage rate
49: FAV Economic policy; references to gov't/new president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower (not codeable elsewhere)
51: UNFAV Prices are low/lower
52: UNFAV Buyer's market; difficult to find buyers;
53: UNFAV Prices will rise later; future uncertainty about prices
54: UNFAV Interest rates low/lower
55: UNFAV Higher/Larger down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rate too high; will go up
57: UNFAV Credit hard to get; financing difficult; pt system; tight money
58: UNFAV Interest rates will come down later; credit easier later
59: UNFAV Tax increase; (property) taxes too high; going higher
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now; recession; inflation
62: UNFAV People should save money; future uncertain; bad times ahead
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation/makes for bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis; shortages of fuels; high price of utilities
71: UNFAV Supply adequate; (no reference to influence on prices/deals)
73: UNFAV Bad time for older homes; people want newer homes
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
84: UNFAV Home is good\better investment
85: UNFAV Rents are too high
86: UNFAV Capital depreciation: would lose money if sold now
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to sell
88: UNFAV Variable mortgage rate
89: UNFAV Economic policy; references to government/new president
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Record/columns: 1/163-164

SHOMRN2
WHY G/B SELL HOUSE (2)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rate won't get any lower (not codeable elsewhere)
11: FAV Prices are high/higher/won't get any lower
12: FAV Seller's market (under-supply of houses)
13: FAV Prices going down; sell before prices lower
14: FAV Prices won't get any higher (not codeable 13)
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates are low (now)
17: FAV Credit easy to get; easy money, NA if 15, 16, 17, or 18
18: FAV Credit will be tighter later; interest rates will go up
19: FAV Lower taxes; taxes will be higher later
21: FAV People can afford to buy now
23: FAV Buying makes for good times/prosperity/high employment
31: FAV Supply inadequate, shortages now; may be shortages later
33: FAV Good time for existing homes, costs more to build new ones
41: FAV Seasonal references only
42: FAV R only says: If need to sell/need money this is good time
44: FAV Can use cash/capital for other investments
45: FAV Better to sell now, value of home may decline
46: FAV Capital appreciation: value of houses increased; good profits now
47: FAV Other good reasons (miscellaneous)
48: FAV Variable mortgage rate
49: FAV Economic policy; references to gov't/new president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower (not codeable elsewhere)
51: UNFAV Prices are low/lower
52: UNFAV Buyer's market; difficult to find buyers;
53: UNFAV Prices will rise later; future uncertainty about prices
54: UNFAV Interest rates low/lower
55: UNFAV Higher/Larger down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rate too high; will go up
57: UNFAV Credit hard to get; financing difficult; pt system; tight money
58: UNFAV Interest rates will come down later; credit easier later
59: UNFAV Tax increase; (property) taxes too high; going higher
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now; recession; inflation
62: UNFAV People should save money; future uncertain; bad times ahead
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation/makes for bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis; shortages of fuels; high price of utilities
71: UNFAV Supply adequate; (no reference to influence on prices/deals)
73: UNFAV Bad time for older homes; people want newer homes
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
84: UNFAV Home is good\better investment
85: UNFAV Rents are too high
86: UNFAV Capital depreciation: would lose money if sold now
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to sell
88: UNFAV Variable mortgage rate
89: UNFAV Economic policy; references to government/new president
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Record/columns: 1/165-166

CAR
VEHICLE BUYING ATTITUDES
Text of this Question or Item 
Speaking now of the automobile market -- do you think the
next 12 months or so will be a good time or a bad time to buy
a vehicle, such as a car, pickup, van, or sport utility
vehicle?
Category Labels
1: Good
3: Pro-con
5: Bad
8: DK
9: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8-*
Record/column: 1/167

CARRN1
REASONS: VEH BUYING ATTITUDES (1)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rates won't get any lower
11: FAV Prices are low/lower/stable/not too high
12: FAV Good buys available; sales, discounts
13: FAV Prices are going up, buy before prices higher
14: FAV Prices won't get any lower
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates low
17: FAV Credit easy to get; easy money
18: FAV Interest rates are going higher
19: FAV Taxes low; will be higher
20: FAV Rebate/Bonus program
21: FAV People can afford to buy now; purchasing power up
23: FAV Buying makes for good times, prosperity
25: FAV Energy crisis lessened, availability of gas
30: FAV New cars get better mileage, due to gasahol
31: FAV Supply adequate, no shortages now
32: FAV Quality is good/better/may get worse
33: FAV New models have improvements; new features
34: FAV Great variety of models and sizes to choose from
35: FAV (New) Small (economy) cars
36: FAV Safety; new models are safer
37: FAV Safety devices will be on and that's bad
38: FAV Anti-pollution devices (will be on, good)
39: FAV Anti-pollution devices (will be on, bad)
40: FAV Strikes: labor problems, union demands
41: FAV Seasonal reference only
42: FAV R says: if you need it, good time as any
43: FAV Low sales won't last, will pick up soon
44: FAV NA whether 36 or 38, or both
45: FAV NA whether 37 or 39, or both
46: FAV New models are little changed from old
47: FAV Other good reasons (misc.)
49: FAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower
51: UNFAV Prices are (too) high, prices are going up
52: UNFAV Seller's market; few sales or discounts
53: UNFAV Prices will fall later, are falling
54: UNFAV Debt or credit is bad (NA why)
55: UNFAV Larger/higher down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rates are high, will go up
57: UNFAV Credit hard to get, tight money
58: UNFAV Interest rates will fall later
59: UNFAV Taxes high, going higher
60: UNFAV Because rebate/bonus program will be over
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now, times bad
62: UNFAV People should save money, bad times ahead
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation, makes bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis, gas shortage, price of gas
67: UNFAV Environmental/ecology reasons; pollution
70: UNFAV Poor mileage (including due to gasahol)
71: UNFAV Supply inadequate; few cars on market
72: UNFAV Quality is poor; quality better later
73: UNFAV Poor designs; unattractive styling
74: UNFAV New types of cars will be intro soon
75: UNFAV New smaller cars
76: UNFAV Safety; later models will be safer
77: UNFAV Too many safe items (expensive, unneeded)
78: UNFAV Later models will pollute less
79: UNFAV Anti-pollution devices (will be on, bad)
80: UNFAV Strikes; labor problems
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
82: UNFAV Imported car market; int'l references
83: UNFAV High sales can't last, change is due
84: UNFAV NA whether 76, or 78, or both
85: UNFAV NA whether 77, or 79, or both
86: UNFAV Poor performance, not clear why
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to buy
88: UNFAV Cost of insurance
89: UNFAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
90: UNFAV Good for imported cars, bad for domestic
91: UNFAV Good time for new car, bad time for used
92: UNFAV Good time for used cars, bad time for new
93: UNFAV Depends on whether new or used
94: UNFAV Good time for small cars, bad for big cars
95: UNFAV Good time for big cars, bad for small cars
96: UNFAV Good for domestic cars, bad for imported
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/168-169

CARRN2
REASONS: VEH BUYING ATTITUDES (2)
Text of this Question or Item 
Why do you say so?  (Are there any other reasons?)
Category Labels
0: No second mention
10: FAV Interest rates won't get any lower
11: FAV Prices are low/lower/stable/not too high
12: FAV Good buys available; sales, discounts
13: FAV Prices are going up, buy before prices higher
14: FAV Prices won't get any lower
15: FAV Lower down payment
16: FAV Interest rates low
17: FAV Credit easy to get; easy money
18: FAV Interest rates are going higher
19: FAV Taxes low; will be higher
20: FAV Rebate/Bonus program
21: FAV People can afford to buy now; purchasing power up
23: FAV Buying makes for good times, prosperity
25: FAV Energy crisis lessened, availability of gas
30: FAV New cars get better mileage, due to gasahol
31: FAV Supply adequate, no shortages now
32: FAV Quality is good/better/may get worse
33: FAV New models have improvements; new features
34: FAV Great variety of models and sizes to choose from
35: FAV (New) Small (economy) cars
36: FAV Safety; new models are safer
37: FAV Safety devices will be on and that's bad
38: FAV Anti-pollution devices (will be on, good)
39: FAV Anti-pollution devices (will be on, bad)
40: FAV Strikes: labor problems, union demands
41: FAV Seasonal reference only
42: FAV R says: if you need it, good time as any
43: FAV Low sales won't last, will pick up soon
44: FAV NA whether 36 or 38, or both
45: FAV NA whether 37 or 39, or both
46: FAV New models are little changed from old
47: FAV Other good reasons (misc.)
49: FAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
50: UNFAV Interest rates won't get any lower
51: UNFAV Prices are (too) high, prices are going up
52: UNFAV Seller's market; few sales or discounts
53: UNFAV Prices will fall later, are falling
54: UNFAV Debt or credit is bad (NA why)
55: UNFAV Larger/higher down payment required
56: UNFAV Interest rates are high, will go up
57: UNFAV Credit hard to get, tight money
58: UNFAV Interest rates will fall later
59: UNFAV Taxes high, going higher
60: UNFAV Because rebate/bonus program will be over
61: UNFAV People can't afford to buy now, times bad
62: UNFAV People should save money, bad times ahead
63: UNFAV Buying contributes to inflation, makes bad times
65: UNFAV Energy crisis, gas shortage, price of gas
67: UNFAV Environmental/ecology reasons; pollution
70: UNFAV Poor mileage (including due to gasahol)
71: UNFAV Supply inadequate; few cars on market
72: UNFAV Quality is poor; quality better later
73: UNFAV Poor designs; unattractive styling
74: UNFAV New types of cars will be intro soon
75: UNFAV New smaller cars
76: UNFAV Safety; later models will be safer
77: UNFAV Too many safe items (expensive, unneeded)
78: UNFAV Later models will pollute less
79: UNFAV Anti-pollution devices (will be on, bad)
80: UNFAV Strikes; labor problems
81: UNFAV R mentions only seasonal factors
82: UNFAV Imported car market; int'l references
83: UNFAV High sales can't last, change is due
84: UNFAV NA whether 76, or 78, or both
85: UNFAV NA whether 77, or 79, or both
86: UNFAV Poor performance, not clear why
87: UNFAV Other reasons why now is a bad time to buy
88: UNFAV Cost of insurance
89: UNFAV Economic policy, references to gov't/president
90: UNFAV Good for imported cars, bad for domestic
91: UNFAV Good time for new car, bad time for used
92: UNFAV Good time for used cars, bad time for new
93: UNFAV Depends on whether new or used
94: UNFAV Good time for small cars, bad for big cars
95: UNFAV Good time for big cars, bad for small cars
96: UNFAV Good for domestic cars, bad for imported
98: DK
99: NA
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 98-*
Record/columns: 1/170-171