IPUMS ATUS: descr: EARNRPT

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American Time Use Survey Extract Builder

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EARNRPT_CPS8

Easiest way to report earnings (CPS)

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Respondents and Household Members
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Respondents and Non-respondents plus Household Members

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Description

EARNRPT_CPS8 reports the easiest way for the respondent to report his/her income. The interviewer asked the respondent whether it was easier to report earnings hourly, weekly, annually, or some other way.

EARNRPT_CPS8 was drawn from the final CPS interview, conducted 2-5 months before the ATUS interview. Information on income reporting was also collected at the time of the ATUS interview. See EARNRPT.

Comparability

This variable is comparable across years from 2003-2012.

Universe

Employed CPS household members, excluding those who are self-employed or working without pay.

Availability

2003-2023

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QEARNRPT_CPS8