Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior, April 1989 (ICPSR 9638)

Version Date: Mar 4, 1992

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Principal Investigator(s):
University of Michigan. Survey Research Center. Economic Behavior Program

Series:

https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09638.v1

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Summary

These surveys were undertaken to measure changes in consumer attitudes and expectations, to understand why these changes occur, and to evaluate how they relate to consumer decisions to save, borrow, or make discretionary purchases. This type of information is essential for forecasting changes in aggregate consumer behavior. Since the late 1940s, these surveys have been produced quarterly through 1977 and monthly thereafter. 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.

Citation

University of Michigan. Survey Research Center. Economic Behavior Program. Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior, April 1989. [distributor], 1992-03-04. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09638.v1

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Time Period(s)

1989-04

Date of Collection

1989-04-01
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Sample

National sample of dwelling units selected by area probability sampling.

Universe

Population of the United States aged 18 and older in households.

Data Source

personal interviews

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Original Release Date

1992-03-04

Version History

2018-02-15 The citation of this study may have changed due to the new version control system that has been implemented. The previous citation was:
  • University of Michigan. Survey Research Center. Economic Behavior Program. SURVEY OF CONSUMER ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR, APRIL 1989. Ann Arbor, MI: Survey Research Center [producer], 1989. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-univeristy Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1992. http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09638.v1
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