scholarly journals Topics in Fiscal Policy: Evidence from a Representative Survey of the German Population

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Hayo ◽  
Florian Neumeier ◽  
Matthias Uhl
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
German Population ◽  
Representative Survey

scholarly journals Prevalence of constipation in the German population – a representative survey (GECCO)

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Enck ◽  
Johannes Leinert ◽  
Menno Smid ◽  
Thorsten Köhler ◽  
Juliane Schwille-Kiuntke
Keyword(s):  
German Population ◽  
Representative Survey

Helicopter money: survey evidence on expectation formation and consumption behaviour

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uros Djuric ◽  
Michael Neugart
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
General Equilibrium ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Aggregate Demand ◽  
Economic Outcomes ◽  
Inflation Expectations ◽  
German Population ◽  
Unconventional Monetary Policy ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Expectation Formation

Abstract The effects of helicopter money on expectations and economic outcomes are empirically largely unexplored. We fielded a representative survey among the German population, randomly assigning respondents to various unconventional monetary policy scenarios that raise household income. We find that in all policy treatments people spend almost 40% of the transfer, which is a non-trivial share that could increase aggregate demand. Policies do not raise inflation expectations. Differences in how transfers are implemented appear to be mostly irrelevant because of idiosyncratic behaviour by households that largely does not take into account general equilibrium effects and governments’ future policies.

The credibility of information sources in West Germany after the Chernobyl disaster

1992 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Peter Peters
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Policy ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
West Germany ◽  
German Population ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
The West

In West Germany the `information disaster' after Chernobyl offered an opportunity to study the credibility of different information sources. A representative survey conducted in May 1987 of the West German population showed that on average the Federal Government—although heavily criticized because of its information policy and risk management—was rated most credible while the nuclear industry was judged least credible. On the whole, mean credibility ratings differed surprisingly little between sources; ratings of competence and public interest orientation varied more. These variables, interpreted as the classical credibility factors `expertise' and `trustworthiness', were important predictors of credibility. But beliefs and expectations recipients posess about individual sources also appear to influence credibility.

scholarly journals COVID-19: Risk perception and Coping strategies.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Gerhold
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Older People ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
German Population ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Perceptions Of Risk ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Public Traffic ◽  
And Coping

This paper presents preliminary results of a representative survey of the German population focusing on perceptions of risk and ways of coping with COVID-19. Results show that older people estimate the risk of COVID-19 as being less than younger people. Women are more concerned about COVID-19 than men. People especially worry about being infected in places with high public traffic such as public transport and shops or restaurants. Coping strategies are highly problem-focused and most respondents listen to experts’ advice and try to behave calmly and appropriately. People accept that measures to tackle COVID-19 will take time to be effective. Bulk buying and storing of food is mainly justified by a combination of convenience and a perceived need to be prepared for potential quarantine.

scholarly journals Why do people consent to receiving SARS-CoV2 vaccinations? A Representative Survey in Germany

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harald Walach ◽  
Michael Ofner ◽  
Viviane Ruof ◽  
Markus Herbig ◽  
Rainer J. Klement
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
German Population ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Normal Life ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Medical Symptoms

Abstract Objective: to answer the question: Why do people consent to being vaccinated with novel vaccines against SARS-CoV2? Design: Representative survey Setting: Online panel Participants: 1032 respondents of the general German population Method: a representative survey among German citizens in November/December 2021 which resulted in 1032 complete responses on vaccination status, socio-demographic parameters and opinions about the COVID-19 situation. Results: Almost 83% of the respondents were vaccinated. The major motivation was fear of medical consequences of an infection and the wish to lead a normal life again. The major motivation to be not vaccinated was the fear of side effects and skepticism about long-term effectiveness and safety. Sixteen percent of vaccinated respondents reported some serious side effect, while more than 30% reported health improvements, mostly due to the relief of psychological stress and social reintegration. We also validated a “Corona Orthodoxy Score – COS” consisting of 7 items reflecting opinions on Covid-19. The scale is reliable (alpha = 0.76) and unidimensional. The COS was a highly significant predictor of vaccination status and readiness to be vaccinated in a multivariable logistic regression model. Those who were vaccinated were more likely to live in smaller households (OR = 0.82, p=0.024), had a higher income (OR = 1.27, p<0.001), a higher COS score (OR 1.4, p<0.0001) and utilized less alternative media (OR = 0.44, p=0.0024) and scientific publications (OR=0.42, p=0.011) as information sources. Conclusions: The major motives for being vaccinated are fear of medical symptoms and the wish to lead a normal life. Those not wanting to be vaccinated cite a lack of knowledge regarding long-term safety and side effects as reasons. This can likely only be overcome by careful and active long-term efficacy and safety monitoring.

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