Study title

This Mikrozensus special survey contains questions on the equipment of households with electric appliances, and the disposal of old electric appliances, environmental conditions of housing and the need of repair of the apartment, the existence of holiday apartments, new purchases (within the last two years), social-statistical data, the existence of vehicles (new purchases and the disposal of the old vehicle) and season tickets for public transport, indicators for holiday- and spare time habits, financial backup and the net income of all persons (except those who are self-employed or help in the family business). The survey mainly follows the Mikrozensus survey from June 1979 (Mikrozensus MZ7902), June 1984 ( Mikrozensus MZ8402 ) and June 1989 (Mikrozensus MZ8902).The survey offers the possibility to gather information on the material living conditions of the Austrian population (and their change over time). Especially important is the connection of the indicators for standard of living and the household income. New is the increasingly important field of environmental protection (disposal of old electric appliances).