Section 14 Financial Situation

14.1 MAIN_EARNER

This variable indicates whether the respondent or someone else in the household is the main income earner.

Levels:

  • Somebody else
  • Myself
  • Equally contribute
  • DK

14.2 FIN_SITUATION

The financial situation of the respondent’s family.

Levels:

  • We don’t have enough money for food
  • We have enough money for food, but buying clothes is difficult
  • We have enough money for food and clothes, and can save a bit, but not enough to buy expensive goods such as a TV
  • We can afford to buy certain expensive goods such as a TV set or a refrigerator
  • We can afford to buy whatever we want
  • DK

14.3 FIN_ATT*

The following variables are relevant in determining the financial health of respondents. This variable was used prior to the 2017 dataset. For the 2017 datasets onward, FIN_HEA took its place.

Variable Description
FIN_ATT1 I am highly satified with my present financial condition
FIN_ATT2 I (or my household) have too much debt right now
FIN_ATT3 I am comfortable having some debt if it allows me to accomplish my goals
FIN_ATT4 It is better use or invest money right away, keeping it sitting there is wasteful
FIN_ATT5 I buy from several different shopkeepers so they know me and give me credit when I need it

Levels:

  • Strongly agree
  • Agree
  • Neither agree nor disagree
  • Disagree
  • Strongly disagree

14.4 SCH_FEE_PRB*

The following variables document a respondent’s issues with paying for education fees.

Variable Description
SCH_FEE_PRB1 Could not pay at all: respondent has experienced a lack of funds and could not pay school fees at all
SCH_FEE_PRB2 Could only pay a portion: respondent has experienced a lack of funds and could only pay a portion of school fees
SCH_FEE_PRB3 Bank issues: respondent has experienced bank issues (high fees or long lines) when trying to pay school fees
SCH_FEE_PRB4 Long distance: respondent has had to deliver cash for school fees but failed because of the long distance to the school
SCH_FEE_PRB5 Do not know the full amount: respondent had to pay school fees but didn’t know the full amount

Levels:

  • Yes
  • No