Study Molnar (1985): study US 1981

Public

Farm operators, Alabama, USA, 1981

Sample

Respondents

N = 705

Non Response

29,9%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Economic constraints

Our Classification

Related specification variables

Operationalization

6-item index. The respondents were asked to what extent they thought each of the following would hinder or help the future survival or growth of their farms, that is, their ability to expand or just stay in business:
a:. Interest rate.
b. Price of land.
c. Price of hired farm labor.
d. Availability of labor.
e. Cost of new technology ormachinery.
f. The price of fuel.
Rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 'hinder a lot' to 'help a lot'.

Observed Relation with Happiness