The EVS is one of the core instruments for assessing the economic situation of private households in Germany. It was first carried out in 1962 and since 1973 has been carried out every 5 years. The sample for the EVS is drawn via a quota sample and participation is voluntary. Beyond detailed information on income, expenditure and wealth the EVS collects information on household composition, the housing situation and the households personal effects. Interviews are conducted once at the beginning and once at the end of the year. Data on income is collected for the entire calender year via a household book. Data on expenditures is only collected for one month of the year. The EVS is comparable with other household budget surveys conducted within the EU.
Germany
Setups and Mikrodata tools for use with the EVS Scientific use files are available at GESIS German Microdata Lab. http://www.gesis.org/unser-angebot/daten-analysieren/amtliche-mikrodaten...
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