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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Poverty and Social Exclusion Living Standards Survey, 2012

Variable Details

VariablePerSpend
LabelIf you wanted to spend money on yourself, for example buy an item of clothing or pay for a leisure activity what would normally happen
Responses
1 I would make the decision myself 2629
2 I would discuss the decision with my wife/husband/partner 1913
3 My wife/husband/partner would make the decision 158
-9 Refusal 1
-8 Don't Know 3
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
-1 Item not applicable 7393
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationPoverty and Social Exclusion Living Standards Survey, 2012
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