Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
84
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 55 to 74 who did not work or did not have a job in the previous two weeks, who did not have a proxy respondent, and who could do work if jobs were available, WORKWANT indicates whether the sample person wants to work at a job or business.
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Universe
- 1984: Sample persons age 55-74 who did not work or have a job in the preceding 2 weeks, who did not have a proxy respondent, and who could do work if job were available.
Availability
- 1984
Weights
- 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT