[Japan] 2008 Preference Parameters Study of Osaka University

Section 1
1.
Thinking about when you were a child and you were given an assignment in school, when did you usually do the assignment? (XONE Box)1. Got it done right away
2. Tended to get it done early, before the due date
3. Worked on it daily up until the due date
4. Tended to get it done toward the end
5. Got it done at the last minute2.

Thinking about when you were a child and you were given an assignment in school, when did you plan to do your assignment? (XONE Box)
1 I planned to get it done right away.
2 I planned to get it done rather early, before the due date.
3 I planned to work on it daily up until the due date.
4 I planned to get it done rather toward the end.
5 I planned to get it done at the last minute.
6 I didn't make any plans.

3.

How true for you are each of the following statements? Answer for each on a scale from 1 to 5, where “1” means it is particularly
true for you and “5” means “it doesn't hold true at all for you. (X ONE Box For EACH)
Doesn’t Hold
Particularly
True At All
True For Me
For MeI feel fulfillment in daily life..................................................................
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I was a child who often got hurt..........................................................
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Once I enjoy a high standard of living, it is painful to lower it...........
I want to save joys for afterward.........................................................
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If I have a work that must be done today, I always get it done today .
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If I have a work which can be extended until tomorrow,
I will do it tomorrow ..............................................................................
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Even if I make plans, I end up procrastinating .....................................
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When I have something I want, I can’t bear not buying it.......................
I always make future plans before making an action .............................
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I will never be robbed ............................................................................
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I have plans for large expenses or big purchases in the future ..............
I don’t sit in a priority seat because I want to offer it to others ................
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I don’t feel uncomfortable borrowing money ...........................................
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When result is uncertain, I usually expect for better result......................
I think I am good-looking ........................................................................
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I am too busy to think of the future .........................................................
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I have my hands full with the present life, and am scarcely able
to save money......................................................................................
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No matter how angry I get, I don’t shout at others ..................................
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My other family members and relatives are the ones that think
about the future ....................................................................................
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Behaving similarly to people around me makes me feel comfortable.....
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I never cut into a line of people ...............................................................
I have anxieties about my health.............................................................
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I am deeply religious................................................................................
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When I am faced with a problem, I usually act before I think..................
I always keep my promise .......................................................................
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I’ve been feeling stressed lately ..............................................................
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I’ve been feeling depressed lately ...........................................................
I haven’t been sleeping well lately...........................................................
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I’ve been feeling lonely lately ..................................................................
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I always choose my words carefully before I speak ................................
I know a lot about politics ........................................................................
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I am popular with members of the opposite sex......................................
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I have a good memory.............................................................................

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4.

Let's assume you have two options to receive some money. You may choose Option “A”, to receive ¥10,000 two days from today ;or Option “B”, to receive a different amount 9 days from today. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” andindicate which amount you would prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”

Option “B”

Receiving
2 days from today

Receiving
9 Days from todayor¥10,000¥9,981¥10,000¥10,000

IncludesAn Annual Interest
Rate Of:

Which ONE do you prefer?
(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
Option “A”
Option “B”-10% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000

0% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,019

10% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,038

20% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,096

50% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,191

100% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,383

200% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,574

300% ....................................................... 1

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4-1. If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 4, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you could receive 9 days from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option “B”?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)
4-2. If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 4, please answer this question.
What is the most amount you could 9 days from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option “A”?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)5.

Let's assume you have two options to receive some money. You may choose Option “A”, to receive ¥10,000 90 days later; or
Option “B”, to receive a different amount 97 days from today. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” andindicate which amount you would prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Receiving
90 days from today

Option “B”

orIncludesAn Annual Interest
Receiving
Rate Of:97 days from today¥10,000¥9,981¥10,000¥10,000

Which ONE do you prefer?
(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
Option “A”
Option “B”-10% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000

0% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,019

10% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,038

20% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,096

50% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,191

100% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,383

200% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,574

300% ....................................................... 1

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5-1. If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 5, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you could receive 97 days from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)
5-2. If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 5, please answer this question.
What is the most amount you could receive 97 days from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "A".
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6.

Let's assume you have two options to receive some money. You may choose Option “A”, to receive ¥10,000 one month fromtoday; or Option “B”, to receive a different amount 13 months from today. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with
Option “B” and indicate which amount you would prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Receiving
one month from
today

or

Option “B”
Receiving
13 months fromtoday

IncludesAn Annual Interest
Rate Of:

Which ONE do you prefer?
(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
Option “A”

Option “B”¥10,000¥9,500-5% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,000

0% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,200

2% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,400

4% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥10,600

6% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥11,000

10% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥12,000

20% ....................................................... 1

2¥10,000¥14,000

30% ....................................................... 1

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6-1. If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 6, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you could receive 13 months from today under Option ”B” that induce you to choose Option"B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)
6-2. If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 6, please answer this question.
What is the most amount you could receive 13 months from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option"A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)7.

Let's assume you have two options to receive some money. You may choose Option “A”, to receive ¥1,000,000 one month fromtoday; or Option “B”, to receive a different amount 13 months from today. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with
Option “B” and indicate which amount you would prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Receiving
one month from
today

or

Option “B”
Receiving
13 months fromtoday

¥1,000,000¥950,000¥1,000,000¥1,000,000

IncludesAn Annual Interest
Rate Of:

Which ONE do you prefer?
(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
Option “A”

Option “B”-5% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000

0% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,001,000

0.1% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,005,000

0.5% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,010,000

1% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,020,000

2% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,060,000

6% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,100,000

10% ....................................................... 1

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7-1. If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 7, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you could receive 13 months from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option"B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)
7-2. If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 7, please answer this question.
What is the most amount you could receive 13 months from today under Option “B” that induce you to choose Option"A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "A".
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8.

Let's assume you have two options to pay some money. You may choose Option “A”, to pay ¥1,000,000 one month from today; or
Option “B”, to pay a different amount 13 months from today. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” andindicate which amount you would prefer to pay for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Payingone month from
today

or

Option “B”
Paying
13 months fromtoday

¥1,000,000¥950,000¥1,000,000¥1,000,000

Which ONE do you prefer?
(X ONE Box For EACH Row)

IncludesAn Annual Interest
Rate Of:

Option “A”

Option “B”-5% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000

0% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,001,000

0.1% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,005,000

0.5% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,010,000

1% ....................................................... 1

2
2¥1,000,000¥1,020,000

2% ....................................................... 1¥1,000,000¥1,060,000

6% ....................................................... 1

2¥1,000,000¥1,100,000

10% ....................................................... 1

2

8-1. If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 8, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you would want to pay 13 months from today, if you would choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)
8-2. If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 8, please answer this question.
What is the most you would pay 13 months from today if you would choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ yen, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)
9.

To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? Answer on a scale from 1 to 5, where “1” means you agreecompletely and “5” means you disagree completely. Of course, you may choose any number in between. (X ONE Box For
EACH)

It is disgraceful to think of money.
Since the future is uncertain, it is a waste to think about it.
Laws must be followed even if they are bad laws.
It is okay to do something really bad if one would never get caught.
People shouldn't gamble.
Saving money is the objective of life.
Spirits and ghosts exist.
What is written in science text books is true.
Heaven exists.
It is possible to move an object by using psychokinesis.
Life after death exists.
God or Gods exist.
I believe in fortunetelling.
A person’s blood type indicates their character .
God knows about all the wrong we've done.
Human beings evolved from other living things .
You should place a greater value on
thinking with your head than with your heart.
1 2

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10.

Please try to recall history and geography (social studies) tests that you took when you were in high school (or junior high school if
you did not attend high school). To prepare for the tests, which of the following methods did you use to memorize the information
for the test? X ALL the boxes that are true for you. If you choose more than one answer, please rank your choices from the mostfrequently used method to the least frequently used method.
(X ALL)(Write In Number if you have more than one answer in the left column)(Write In Number
if you have more than one answer in theleft column)(X ALL)I tried to memorize by summarizing the contents andunderstanding them.
I tried to memorize by relating the contents to something, forexample, words like a pun.
As I read, I tried to memorize by its sounds.
As I read, I tried to memorize the contents as images, for example,
like a text of news on LED moving message signs.
For each page, I tried to memorize as a whole image

11.

Which of the following lines do you think is easier to memorize? Is it a line with numbers and letters or is it a line with symbols? (XONE Box)A
37a52f1
B
☤✷☬☢♑

12.

In which of the following two ways would you prefer to receive your monthly income? Assume that your job assignment is thesame for each scenario. If you are a dependent (e.g. student, housewife, etc.) and not working, please answer based on theassumption that your monthly income equals your current actual living expenses. (X ONE Box)

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12a.

Your monthly income has a 50% chance of doubling,
but also has a 50% chance of decreasing by 30%(Answer Qu. 12a)2

orOf the following two jobs, which would you prefer? (XONE Box)12b.

Your monthly income is guaranteed to increase by
5%(Answer Qu. 12b)

Of the following two jobs, which would you prefer? (XONE Box)1

A job that has a 50% chance of the monthly income
doubling, but also a 50% chance of the monthly
income being cut in half

1

A job that has a 50% chance of the monthly income
doubling, but also a 50% chance of the monthly
income decreasing by 10%2

A job with which your monthly income is guaranteed
to increase by 5%

2

A job with which your monthly income is guaranteed
to increase by 5%

13.

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13a.

In which of the following two ways would you prefer to receive your monthly income? Assume that your job assignment is thesame for each scenario. If you are a dependent (e.g. student, housewife, etc.) and not working please answer based on theassumption that your monthly income equals your current actual living expenses. (X ONE Box)Your monthly income has a 50% chance of increasingby 60%, but also has a 50% chance of decreasing by
10%(Answer Qu. 13a)2

orOf the following two jobs, which would you prefer? (XONE Box)13b.

Your monthly income is guaranteed to increase by
5%(Answer Qu. 13b)

Of the following two jobs, which would you prefer? (XONE Box)1

A job that has a 50% chance of the monthly income
increasing by 30%, but also has a 50% chance of
decreasing by 10%

1

A job that has a 50% chance of the monthly income
increasing by 200%, but also has a 50% chance of
decreasing by 10%2

A job with which your monthly income is guaranteed
to increase by 5%

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A job with which your monthly income is guaranteed
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14.

Suppose that you have saved an amount that is double that of your annual household income, and that you must spend the fullamount within two years. You have no other income. Look at each of the annual interest rates listed below and indicate in whichyear you would spend more money. Please answer taking into account that the balance of the first year can generate interest. (XONE Box For EACH Interest Rate)
Interest Rate: Spend More Money In The FIRST Year
Spend More Money In The SECOND Year
0%
1
2
2%
1
2
4%
1
2
6%
1
2
8%
1
2
10%
1
2

15.

Suppose that your housing and the necessities of life will be provided by the government for the next ten years.
If there is a limit on the overall provision, which pattern would you choose? (X ONE Box)
1
Start from higher living standard, then lower it gradually.
2
Same living standard every year.
3
Start from lower living standard, then raise it gradually.

16.

Let's assume there is a lottery with a 50% chance of winning 2,000 yen and a 50% chance of winning nothing. If the lottery ticket
is sold for 200 yen, would you purchase a ticket? (X ONE Box)
1
I would purchase a ticket(Continue)
2
I wouldn't purchase a ticket(Skip To Qu. 16-2)
16-1 What is the most you would pay to purchase the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.16? (X ONE Box)
1
Purchase if the price is less than 300 yen
2
Purchase if the price is less than 400 yen
3
Purchase if the price is less than 600 yen
4
Purchase if the price is less than 1,000 yen
5
Purchase if the price is less than 2,000 yen
6
Purchase even if the price is more than 2,000 yen
16-2

17.

If the price of the lottery ticket was lowered, would you purchase it if … (X ONE Box)
1
The price is less than 190 yen
2
The price is less than 150 yen
3
The price is less than 100 yen
4
The price is less than 50 yen
5
The price is 1 yen
6
Wouldn't purchase even if the price is 1 yen

Let’s assume there is a lottery with a 1% chance of winning 100,000 yen and a 99% chance of winning nothing. If the lottery ticket
is sold for 200 yen, would you purchase a ticket? (X ONE Box)
1
I would purchase a ticket(Continue)
2
I wouldn't purchase a ticket(Skip To Qu. 17-2)

17-1 What is the most you would pay to purchase the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.17? (X ONE Box)
1
Purchase if the price is less than 300 yen
2
Purchase if the price is less than 400 yen
3
Purchase if the price is less than 600 yen
4
Purchase if the price is less than 1,000 yen
5
Purchase if the price is less than 2,000 yen
6
Purchase even if the price is more than 2,000 yen
17-2 If the price of the lottery ticket was lowered, would you purchase it if … (X ONE Box)
1
The price is less than 190 yen
2
The price is less than 150 yen
3
The price is less than 100 yen
4
The price is less than 50 yen
5
The price is 1 yen
6
Wouldn't purchase even if the price is 1 yen
18.

Let’s assume there is a lottery with a 50% chance of winning 2,000 yen and 50% chance of winning nothing. Assuming that you
are given this lottery ticket, and there is someone willing to buy this ticket from you for 200 yen, would you sell it? (X ONE Box)
1
I would sell the ticket(Continue)
2
I wouldn't sell the ticket(Skip To Qu. 18-2)

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20.

21.

22.

18-1

What is the lowest amount you would ask for the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.18? (X ONE Box)
1
Sell if the price is more than 190 yen
2Sell if the price is more than 150 yen
3Sell if the price is more than 100 yen
4Sell if the price is more than 50 yen
5Sell if the price is more than 2 yen
6Sell even if the price is 1 yen

18-2

What is the lowest amount you would ask for the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.18? (X ONE Box)
1
Sell if the price is more than 300 yen
2Sell if the price is more than 400 yen
3Sell if the price is more than 600 yen
4Sell if the price is more than 1,000 yen
5Sell if the price is more than 2,000 yen
6
Wouldn’t sell even if the price is more than 2,000 yen

Assume that you know there is a 50% chance of having a loss of 2,000 yen. You can pay 200 yen for insurance to cover it in caseof the loss. Would you take out this insurance? (X ONE Box)
1
I would take out the insurance(Continue)
2
I wouldn't take out the insurance(Skip To Qu. 19-2)
19-1

What is the most you would pay for the insurance mentioned in Qu.19? Would you ... (X ONE Box)1
Pay if the insurance costs less than 300 yen
2
Pay if the insurance costs less than 400 yen
3
Pay if the insurance costs less than 6.00 yen
4
Pay if the insurance costs less than 1,000 yen
5
Pay if the insurance costs less than 2,000 yen
6Take it out even if the price is more than 2,000 yen

19-2

What if the price of the insurance mentioned in Qu.19 is lowered from 200 yen? What is the most you would pay for the
insurance? (X ONE Box)1
Pay if the insurance is less than 190 yen
2
Pay if the insurance is less than 150 yen
3
Pay if the insurance is less than 100 yen
4
Pay if the insurance is less than 50 yen
5
Pay if the insurance costs 1 yen
6
Wouldn’t pay even if the insurance cost 1 yen

Assume that you know a lottery in which there is a 50% chance of winning 2,000 yen and 50% chance of losing 1,000 yen. You
can choose whether to take this lottery ticket or not. In this case, would you take this lottery ticket? (X ONE Box)
1
I would take the lottery ticket(Continue)
2
I wouldn't take the lottery ticket(Skip To Qu. 20-2)
20-1

What is the greatest amount of loss at which you would still take the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu. 20? (X ONE Box)
1
Take if the loss is less than 1,200 yen
2Take if the loss is less than 1,400 yen
3Take if the loss is less than 1,600 yen
4Take if the loss is less than 1,800 yen
5Take if the loss is less than 2,000 yen
6Take even if the loss is more than 2,000 yen

20-2

What if the loss in the lottery mentioned in Qu.20 is lowered from 1,000 yen? What is the smallest loss at which you
would still take this lottery ticket? (X ONE Box)
1
Take if the loss is less than 800 yen
2Take if the loss is less than 600 yen
3Take if the loss is less than 400 yen
4Take if the loss is less than 200 yen
5Take if the loss is less than 1 yen
6
Wouldn’t take even if ticket cost less than 1 yen

Overall, how happy would you say you are currently? Using a scale from 0 - 10 where “10” is “very happy” and “0” isunhappy”, how would you rate you current level of happiness? (X ONE Box)
Very Happy
Very Unhappy
10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
Compared to 2 or 3 year ago, do you think that you are happier now than you were then (X ONE Box)
1
Happier than 2 or 3 years ago
2
About the same as 2 or 3 years ago
3Less happy than 2 or 3 years ago
4
Don't know
7

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23.

What kind of life do you think is a happy life? X ALL the boxes that hold true for you. If you choose more than one answer, pleaserank your choices in order of importance. For example, the most important would be number 1, the second most important would
be number 2, etc.
Ranking(Write In Number
if you have more than one
answer in the left column)

X ALL
A life that I feel at ease and comfortable
A life that I achieve something that I should be
doing
A life that is beneficial to people and society

24.

To be happy with your life, which of the following do you think is necessary? First choose the top four that are most important toyou, then rank them in order of importance. For example, the most important would be number 1, the second most important
would be number 2, etc.

X FOUR
boxes

25.

Usually, when you(Write In)

Your friends
Wealth of at least the average person
Admiration and respect of others
Your spouse/partner
Contribution to the society through somethingsuch as your work
Decent housing
Fulfilling your own goal
Belief in religion
Your child/children

go out, how high does the probability of rain have to be before you take an umbrella?

More than:26.

_________ %As the proverb says, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained,” there is a way of thinking that in order to achieve results, you need totake risks. On the other hand, as another proverb says, “A wise man never courts danger,” meaning that you should avoid risks asmuch as possible. Which way of thinking is closest to the way you think? On a scale of 0 – 10, with “10” being completely inagreement with the thinking “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”, and “0” being completely in agreement with the thinking “A wise
man never courts danger”, please rate your behavioral pattern. (X ONE Box)

Nothing Ventured,
Nothing Gained
10

27.

Ranking(Write In Number for your
FOUR marked choicesin the left column)



9



8

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7



6



5



4



3



2

A Wise Man NeverCourts Danger



1



0



When you usually go out, are you careful to lock doors/windows and turn off appliances to prevent a fire? On a scale of 0-10 with“10” being the “least cautious”, and “0” being the “most cautious", please rate your level of cautiousness. (X ONE Box)//Least Cautious D.F.//

Last Person To
Be Cautious
10



9



8

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7

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6

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5

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4

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3

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2

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1

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Most
Cautious0

28.

In which kind of town do you prefer to live, where the people are richer than you or the people are poorer than you?
these two towns have the same degree of safety and convenience. (X ONE Box)
1
Live in a town where the people are much richer than you.
2
Live in a town where the people are slightly richer than you
3
Live in a town where the people have the same standard of living as you.
4
Live in a town where the people are slightly poorer than you.
5
Live in a town where the people are much poorer than you.
6
Either town is OK

29.

If you invest in stocks, how much more (as a percentage) would you expect to earn in the next 12 months compared to putting thatmoney in a bank savings account?
I think I can get about ______% more per year.

30.

If an average person invests in stocks, how much more (as a percentage) would you expect them to earn in the next 12 months
compared to putting that money in a bank savings account?
I think that person can get about ______% more per year.

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31.

Today, the Nikkei Stock Average is around 15,000 yen. What do you think the Nikkei Stock Average will be one year from now?
Write in the probability of the stock price falling in each range below from “less than 8,000” to “more than 18,000”. The
percentages must add up to be 100%. (Write In)
A. Less than 10,000_____% in this range

B. 10,000 – 12,000_____% in this range

C. 12,000_____% in this range– 14,000

D. 14000 – 16,000_____% in this range

E. 16,000 – 18,000_____% in this range

F. 18,000 – 20,000_____% in this range

G. More than 20,000
Total

32.

_____% in this range
100%

What is the given name of the current Prime Mminister? (X ONE Box)
1. 武雄
2.健男
3.赳夫
4.靖男
5.安雄
(Takeo)(Takeo)(Takeo)(Yasuo)(Yasuo)6.康夫(Yasuo)33.

Which company was reported to have proffered entertainments to Mr. Moriya who was formerly a Vice Minister of Defense?
1. Yamada-ya
2.Uchida-ya
3.Youkou Yamada
4. Youkou Uchida
5.Nihon Mirai Vision
6. Yokohama Mirai Kousou

34.

How does your standard of living compare with that of the people around you? (X ONE Box)
1
Theirs is much lower than mine
2
Theirs is somewhat lower than mine
3
Theirs is about the same as mine
4
Theirs is somewhat higher than mine
5
Theirs is much higher than mine
34a
In Qu.34, with who’s standard of living did you compare your own?(X ONE Box)
1
Neighbor2Your own classmates when you were in school
3
Relatives
4
Families of your children’s classmates
5
Worker in your company who is in your age group, has similar academic background, or who started
working in the same year
6
Worker in your company who is assigned to a similar job as yours, regardless of their age, academic
background, year in which he or she joined the company.
7
Worker in another company in the same industry who belongs to the same age group, has similar
academic background, or who started working in the same year
8
Worker in another company in the same industry who is assigned to a similar job as yours,
regardless of his or her age, academic background, and year in which he or she joined a company
9
Average person in Japan
10
Average person in the world
11
Friend of acquaintance excluding above choices
12
Others(Specify):
13
I don’t know

35.

Let's assume that you have parents (even if you actually don't have). Also, assume that you aren't living together with your parents(even if you actually are). Suppose that your parents had only one-third as much family income per person to live on as you do.
Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing to give your parents to help out until things changed(possibly a few years)? (X ONE Box)
1
Up to 2 % of your family income per month2
Up to 5 % of your family income per month3
Up to 10 % of your family income per month4
Up to 20 % of your family income per month5
No help at all

36.

Let's assume that you have a child (even if you actually don't have). Also, assume that you aren't living together with your child(even if you actually are). Suppose that one of your children had only one-third as much family income per person to live on as
you do. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing to give your child to help out until thingschanged (possibly a few years)? (X ONE Box)
1
Up to 2 % of your family income per month2
Up to 5 % of your family income per month3
Up to 10 % of your family income per month4
Up to 20 % of your family income per month5
No help at all

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37.

Suppose that you found a well-known charity that gave financial help to people who typically had about one-fifth of your family
income per person. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing to give the charity if you knew themoney would go directly to benefit these people? (X ONE Box)
1
Up to 2 % of your family income per month2
Up to 5 % of your family income per month3
Up to 10 % of your family income per month4
Up to 20 % of your family income per month5
No help at all38.

Suppose that you found a well-known charity that gave financial help to people who typically had about one-fifth of your family
income per person. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing to give the charity if you knew thecharity would give twice the amount of your donation directly to benefit these people? (X ONE Box)
1
Up to 2 % of your family income per month2
Up to 5 % of your family income per month3
Up to 10 % of your family income per month4
Up to 20 % of your family income per month5
No help at all

39.

Imagine that you have a 5-year old child that has a high fever and is in pain. The child’s doctor tells you that both the fever andpain are harmless. He can give you a medicine that cures the sickness but slightly weakens the child’s immune system when thechild becomes 50 years old. What would you do? (X ONE Box)
1
I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for one day.
2
I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for two days.
3
I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for one week.
4
I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for one month.
5
I would not give the medicine to the child.

40.

Imagine that you have a 19-year old child that has been working at a restaurant for the last month. The child has been doing so toearn money to buy a concert ticket. You agreed that it would be all right for the child to buy the ticket as long as the child earns thenecessary money. The child just got fired, and asked you to help by providing one tenth of the necessary money. The tickets will
be sold out if you do not provide the money. What would you do in this situation? (X ONE Box)
1
I would provide the money regardless of the reason why the child got fired.
2
I would provide the money if the child is not at fault for being fired.
3
I would not provide the money because it is not good for my child.
4
I would not provide the money because it will be a waste of money.

41.

Suppose that for the rest of your life your income is guaranteed to be 5 % more than what you earned in the year of 2007. Assume
that there will be no inflation.
Assume that if you reduced your spending in the year 2008 you could spend twice that amount in the year 2009. The table below
indicates six possible patterns of spending you could choose under this assumption. Which pattern of spending do you like mostamong A, B, C, D, E, and F in the table? Please indicate your first choice pattern and the second choice pattern below.

For your reference, this chart shows
six possible patterns of spending(spending in 2007 is normalized to 100).

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42.

Now suppose that if you reduced your spending in the year 2008, you could spend three times that amount in the year 2009. The
table below indicates six possible patterns of spending you could choose under the new assumption. Which pattern of spending
do you like most among A, B, C, D, E, and F in the table? Please indicate your first choice pattern and the second choice pattern
below.

For your reference, this chart shows
six possible patterns of spending(spending in 2007 is normalized to 100).

43.

About how many hours a week do you and your spouse usually work? If you don’t work outside the home, X “don’t work”. If
you don’t have a spouse, X “no spouse” and if your spouse doesn’t work outside the home, X “doesn’t work”. (Write In A
Number For EACH Row)
You
Your spouse
43-1

hours per week: _________
hours per week: _________

Don’t work
No spouse(Continue)–

Doesn’t work

Please answer if you don’t work.
If you were working, what do you estimate you would be making per hour? (Write In)¥__________ per hour

44.

About how many days in a year do you and your spouse work? If you don’t work outside the home, X “don’t work”. If you don’t
have a spouse, X “no spouse” and if your spouse doesn’t work outside the home, X “doesn’t work”.
(Write In Number In For
EACH Row)
You
Your spouse45.

days per year: _________
days per year: _________

Don’t work
No spouse

Doesn’t work

To what age do you and your spouse plan to work? If you are already retired, write in your age at the time of retirement. If you
don’t work outside the home, X “don’t work”. If you don’t have a spouse, X “no spouse” and if your spouse doesn’t work outside
the home, X “doesn’t work”. (X ONE Box And Write In Number In For EACH Row)
You
Your spouse

years old: _________
years old: _________

Don’t work
No spouse–

Doesn’t work

Section B – The Following questions are about you and your family
1.
Your gender: 1
Male
2
Female2.

2a.

Do you currently have a spouse? (X ONE Box)
1
I have a spouse (husband or wife, including common-law marriage) →2
I don’t have a spouse (Skip to Q.3)
When did you marry your spouse? (Write In #)Month __________ Year ____________________or when I was __________ years old

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3.

Have you ever experienced a death of your spouse or experienced a divorce or a separation? (X ONE Box)1
I've experienced a divorce or a separation
2
I've experienced a death of my spouse
3
I've experienced both a divorce/separation and a death of my spouse
4
I've experienced neither.

4.

Height: ____________________ cm,

5.

What is your dominant hand at present and from birth? (X ONE Box Under EACH)
Dominant Hand
At Present
From Birth
Right-hand
1
1
Left-hand22Able to use either hand with equal skill
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Weight: _______________ kg

Please answer the following questions (if you don’t have a spouse, just answer about yourself)
6.
When were you born? (Write In Number for Month and Year)
You, yourself: Month _____ _____ Year _____ _____ _____ _____Your spouse: Month _____ _____ Year _____ _____ _____ _____
7.

How many brothers and sisters did you have when you were 15 years old? (Write In Number For EACH)
Older brothers................... _______
Younger brothers.............._______
Older sisters........................_______
Younger sisters................._______

8.

How many brothers and sisters do you have now who are alive? (Write In Number For EACH)
You:
Older brothers................... _______
Younger brothers.............._______
Older sisters........................_______
Younger sisters................._______Your spouse: Older brothers ................... _______
Younger brothers.............._______
Older sisters........................_______
Younger sisters................._______

9.

Please indicate the highest level of education (or equivalent) completed by you and by your spouse. If you arestill in school, answer the one you are in now. (Write In Number)
You____Your spouse ____
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

10.

Graduated from Elementary/ Junior High SchoolSome High School – no degree
Graduated from High SchoolSome College (including Technical College) – no degree
Graduated from College (including Technical College) - Associate’s Degree (2 year)
Some University (including old-education-system high school) – no degree
Graduated from University (including old-education-system high school)– Bachelor’s Degree (4 year)
Some post graduate studies – no degree
Master’s Degree –MS, MA, MBA, etc
Some doctoral studies – no degree
Doctoral Degree – DVM, Ph.D, DDS, etc.

What are your and your spouse's occupations?

(X ONE Box For EACH)
Yourself

No spouse
Office worker (office clerks, sales persons)Shop worker (running retail shops, shop persons
or door-to-door salesman, etc.)
Managerial post (manager of government employees or acompany’s employees, or directors, etc.)
Specialists / Technical posts (teachers, doctors, technicalexperts, or artists, etc.)
Worker in the Service industry (barbers/hairstylists,
waiters/waitresses, taxi drivers or security guards, etc.)
Field worker (carpenters, repairmen or factory workers, etc.)
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry
Housewives/Househusbands (part-time workers)
Housewives/Househusbands (unemployed)Student
Retired (excluding housewives/househusbands)
Unemployed (excluding housewives/househusbands)
Other (Specify): _______________________________________

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Your Spouse
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01

02

02

03

03

04

04

05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

05
06
07
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09
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If you answered 1 to 7 for yourself at Qu. 10, please continue.

Otherwise, skip to Qu. 11.

10a.

What is your type of employment? (X ONE Box)
1
Company employee/Organization staff
2
Government employee
3
Businessman/Director
4Self-employed5
Family business employee (in self-employed business)

10b.

What is your employment status? (X ONE Box)
1
Full-time employee
2Part-time employee
3
Student part-time employee
4
Temporary work (sent to a company from a temporary job agency, internship, specific project for acompany, etc.)
5
Contract worker
6
Other (Specify): ＿＿＿＿＿＿

10c.

In the past two years, what kind of registered temporary employment have you taken? (X ONE Box that best describes
the type of work.)
1
Mostly jobs lasting one day
2
Mostly jobs lasting two to less than ten days
3
Mostly jobs lasting ten days to less than three months
4
Mostly jobs lasting 3 months or more
5
I did not take any registered temporary employment

10d.

How many years have you been working for your present company? (X ONE Box)
1
Less than a year2
A year to less than 5 years
3
5 years to less than 10 years
4
10 years to less than 20 years
5
20 years to less than 30 years
6
30 years to less than 40 years
7
More than 40 years

10e.

Approximately how many employees work for the company/office where you work? Answer the approximate number
including all the head office, branch offices, branch stores, sales offices and factories. If you work for a governmentorganization, select "Government employee." (X ONE Box)
1
1 to 5 people2
6 to 29 people
3
30 to 99 people
4
100 to 299 people
5
300 to 499 people
6
500 to 999 people
7
1,000 to 4,999 people
8More than 5,000 people
9
Government employee

10f.

Which one of the following best describes the industry in which you work?
1
Agriculture and forestry industry
2
Mining industry
3
Construction industry
4
Manufacturing industry
5
Wholesale/Retail business
6
Financial/Insurance business
7
Real estate business8
Transport /Correspondence industry
9Electric/Gas/Water/Heat supply industry
10Service industry
11
Others11.

Do you have any children? (X ONE Box)1
No children(Skip To Qu. 12)
2
Have children# of children: _______(Continue)

How old is your youngest child now? (Write In)_______ years old

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12.

Approximately how much was your salary or hourly wage in 2007 (including business income if you are self-employed),
and approximately how much was your spouse’s salary or hourly wage?(Write In)
You:
salary per month ¥_________ or Wage per hour ¥_________Your spouse: salary per month ¥_________ or Wage per hour ¥_________

13.

Approximately how much was the annual earned income of you and your spouse before taxes, with bonuses included(and also including business income) for 2007? (Write In)
You_________Your Spouse _________
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

13a.

None
Less than ¥1,000,000¥1,000,000to less than ¥2,000,000¥2,000,000 to less than ¥4,000,000¥4,000,000 to less than ¥6,000,000¥6,000,000 to less than ¥8,000,000¥8,000,000 to less than ¥10,000,000¥10,000,000 to less than ¥12,000,000¥12,000,000 to less than ¥14,000,000
More than ¥14,000,000

Based on your annual income above, what is the percentage of non-labor income (income other than earned income orbusiness earnings)? This consists of income from assets, payments from the government, age-related income,including disability insurance payments, pensions, money provided from your relatives, and extra income from lottery or
gambling. Also, do you think your non-labor income will increase in the future? (Write In)
You_____% of your total income is non-labor
incomeYour
Spouse(X ONE Box)
1. It will increase in the future
2. It will decrease in the future
3. It will remain the same

(X ONE Box)
1. It will increase in the future
2. It will decrease in the future
3. It will remain the same14.

_____% of your spouse’s total income is non-labor
incomeWhich of the following best describes your current family status? (X ONE Box)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

SingleHusband and wife
Husband, wife and children
Single parent and children
Husband, wife, children and you or your spouse's parents
Husband, wife, children, you or your spouse's parents, brothers and sisters
Others (Specify): ________

15.

How many people are currently living in your household? (Write In)

16.

How much were the average food expenses of your entire family per month in 2007?
Approximate food expense (excluding expense of eating out) ¥________________ per month
Approximate expense of eating out¥________________ per month17.

How much did you spend on durable consumer goods such as housing, cars, and expensive electronic products for yourentire family in 2007?
Approximate expense in 2007 for entire family ¥________________

18.

How much were the average expenditures of your entire family per month in 2007? Exclude durable consumer goods
purchased such as housing, cars, expensive electronic products, taxes, insurance premiums, and mortgage interest.
Include costs of public utilities and energy bills. (Write In Rounding To Nearest Whole Dollar)
Approximate expense in 2007 for entire family ¥________________ per month14# of people: ________

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18a.

Please answer if there are any other members in your household besides yourself. Of all the money spent by yourhousehold per month, what percentage do you spend? What percentages do the other members of your householdspend? Please write in the average percentage of money spent by you, your spouse, other members and common use,so that the percentages add up to be 100% for your entire household.
1. You_____%

2. Your spouse_____%

3. Other members_____%_____%

4. Common use
Total

18b

100

%

Please answer if you have a spouse. Who mainly decides on expenditures, savings and investments for your household?
(X ONE Box For EACH)

You decideYour Spousedecides

Discuss
together but You
mainly decide

Discuss
together but
your spousemainly decides

1. Decision on expenditures
2. Decision on savings and investments
18c.

If you and your spouse decide on expenditures, savings and investments, do the following statements hold true for you andyour spouse? (X ONE Box For EACH)/change “both” to “either” D.F//
Hold true for You

Hold true forYour Spouse

Hold true forboth of You

Doesn’t holdtrue forboth of You

1. Careful when making decisions
2. Gather information before deciding
19.

In 2007 what was the approximate percentage change in your family’s total annual expenditures compared with 2006?
Select the most appropriate response from the following list. (X ONE Box)20.

In 2008 what will be the approximate percentage change in your family’s total annual expenditures compared with
2007? Select the most appropriate response from the following list. (X ONE Box)

21.

By what percentage do you expect consumer prices will change in 2008, compared with the previous year?(X ONE Box)

22.

Are you seeking a job? (Please answer regardless of whether or not you presently have a job.) (X ONE Box)
1
Seeking a job
2
Not seeking a job

23.

Have you experienced unemployment in the past 5 years? Here, "unemployment" means being jobless and also
seeking a job. (X ONE Box)
1
Have experienced
2
Haven't experienced

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24.

What is the possibility that you or someone in your family will be unemployed (in case of running your own business, thepossibility of discontinuing business) within 2 years? (X ONE Box)
12
3
4

Strong possibility
Some possibility
Little possibility
Don't know

25.

Do you think you will move in the next 5 years? (X ONE Box)
1
Moving is a certainty
2
Strong possibility of moving
3
Can't say which
4
Little possibility of moving
5
No possibility of moving

26.

Please indicate the highest level of education (or equivalent) completed by your parents and by your spouse's parents.
(Write In Number)Your father_______________Your mother_______________Your spouse’s father_______________Your spouse’s mother_______________
1.
Graduated from Elementary/ Junior High School2.
Some High School – no degree
3.
Graduated from High School4.
Some College (including Technical College) – no degree5.
Graduated from College (including Technical College) - Associate’s Degree (2 year)
6.
Some University (including old-education-system high school) – no degree
7.
Graduated from University (including old-education-system high school)– Bachelor’s Degree (4 year)
8.
Some post graduate studies – no degree
9.
Master’s Degree –MS, MA, MBA, etc
10. Some doctoral studies – no degree
11. Doctoral Degree – DVM, Ph.D, DDS, etc.

27.

Are your (or your spouse's) parents alive? If so, how old are they? If your parents are deceased, indicate their age when
they have died. (Write In Number For EACH)
Living Parents’ Age
Deceased Parents’ Age
Your father__________________Your mother__________________Your spouse’s father__________________Your spouse’s mother__________________

28.

Now, we would like to ask you about dependents in your family. Here, dependents mean anyone you claimed on your
National Health Insurance. Are you ... (X ONE Box)
1
Supporting someone in the family.
2
Supported by someone in your family.
3
Neither supporting nor being supported. (singles household included)29.

In what type of home do you live? (X ONE Box)
1
Your own house (a single house)
2Your own condominium
3
Private rented house (a single house or an apartment) etc.
4
Supplied house (a company house or an official residence)5
Government-owned housing
6
Lodgings (Hotels, Motels, etc.)
7
Dormitory, Group Quarters,
8
Others30.

Approximately how much was the annual earned income before taxes and with bonuses included of your entire
household for 2007? (If you are student, please answer the income of your parents' entire household.)(X ONE Box)
1
Less than ¥1,000,000
2¥1,000,000 to less than ¥2,000,000
3¥2,000,000 to less than ¥4,000,000
4¥4,000,000 to less than ¥6,000,000
5¥6,000,000 to less than ¥8,000,000
6¥8,000,000 to less than ¥10,000,000
7¥10,000,000 to less than ¥12,000,000
8¥12,000,000 to less than ¥14,000,000
9¥14,000,000 to less than ¥16,000,000
10¥16,000,000 to less than ¥18,000,000
11¥18,000,000 to less than ¥20,000,000
12More than ¥20,000,000
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31.

Considering your family’s ability, about how much income do you think is natural for your household? Please answer forhousehold income. (If you are a student, please answer the income of your parents’ entire household.) (X ONE Box)
1
Less than ¥1,000,000
2¥1,000,000 to less than ¥2,000,000
3¥2,000,000 to less than ¥4,000,000
4¥4,000,000 to less than ¥6,000,000
5¥6,000,000 to less than ¥8,000,000
6¥8,000,000 to less than ¥10,000,000
7¥10,000,000 to less than ¥12,000,000
8¥12,000,000 to less than ¥14,000,000
9¥14,000,000 to less than ¥16,000,000
10¥16,000,000 to less than ¥18,000,000
11¥18,000,000 to less than ¥20,000,000
12More than ¥20,000,000

32.

About how much household income is common for the people around you? (X ONE Box)
1
Less than ¥1,000,000
2¥1,000,000 to less than ¥2,000,000
3¥2,000,000 to less than ¥4,000,000
4¥4,000,000 to less than ¥6,000,000
5¥6,000,000 to less than ¥8,000,000
6¥8,000,000 to less than ¥10,000,000
7¥10,000,000 to less than ¥12,000,000
8¥12,000,000 to less than ¥14,000,000
9¥14,000,000 to less than ¥16,000,000
10¥16,000,000 to less than ¥18,000,000
11¥18,000,000 to less than ¥20,000,000
12More than ¥20,000,000

33.

How much did the annual earned gross income of your entire household in 2007 change compared to the amount in 2006?
(If you are student, please answer the income of your parents' entire household.) (X ONE Box)
Increasedby less
than 1%OR
Decrease
Decrease
Increasedby more Increased Increased Increased Increased d by less Decrease Decrease Decrease Decrease d by morethan 9% by 8-9% by 6-7% by 4-5% by 1-3% than 1% d by 1-3% d by 4-5% d by 6-7% d by 8-9% than 9%
10

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06

05

04

03

02

01

00

How much do you estimate the annual earned gross income of your household in 2008 will change compared to the amountin 2007? Please answer for your entire household, for you and for your spouse. (If you are a student, please answer theincome of your parents' entire household.) (X ONE Box For EACH)
Increaseby less
than 1%OR
Decrease
Decrease
Increaseby more Increase Increase Increase Increase by less Decrease Decrease Decrease Decrease by morethan 9% by 8-9% by 6-7% by 4-5% by 1-3% than 1% by 1-3% by 4-5% by 6-7% by 8-9% than 9%
EntireHousehold

10

09

08

07

06

05

04

03

02

01

00

You

10

09

08

07

06

05

04

03

02

01

00

Your Spouse

10

09

08

07

06

05

04

03

02

01

00

35.

Approximately how much is the present appraised value of all housing and properties which your entire household owns?
(If you are a student, please answer about the housing and properties your parents' entire household owns.) (X ONE
Box)
1
Do not possess housing or properties
2
Less than ¥5,000,000
3¥5,000,000 to less than ¥10,000,000
4¥10,000,000 to less than ¥15,000,000
5¥15,000,000 to less than ¥20,000,000
6¥20,000,000 to less than ¥30,000,000
7¥30,000,000 to less than ¥40,000,000
8¥40,000,000 to less than ¥50,000,000
9¥50,000,000 to less than ¥100,000,000
10¥100,000,000 or more
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36.

Approximately how much is the balance of financial assets (savings, stocks and insurance, etc.) of your entire
household? (If you are a student, please answer the balance of financial assets of your parents' entire household.) (XONE Box)1Less than ¥2,500,000
2¥2,500,000 to less than ¥5,000,000
3¥5,000,000 to less than ¥7,500,000
4¥7,500,000 to less than ¥10,000,000
5¥10,000,000 to less than ¥15,000,000
6¥15,000,000 to less than ¥20,000,000
7¥20,000,000 to less than ¥30,000,000
8¥30,000,000 to less than ¥50,000,000
9¥50,000,000 to less than ¥100,000,000
10¥100,000,000 or more

37.

Please indicate which of the following financial assets you own. (X ALL That Apply)
1
Bank savings (including cooperative banks, credit unions and other associations)2
Post-office savings
3
Life insurances
4
Stocks5
Investment Trusts
6
Foreign currency deposits
7
Futures / Options
8
Japanese Government bonds
9
Government bonds of foreign countries
10
Private pensions (by life insurance companies or postal annuity pension system)
11
Company pensions
12
Cash Savings
13
No financial assets

38.

What percentage of the financial assets of your entire household are in the following ... (Write In % For Group B only)Group A:Bank savings, cash, Japanese government bonds
Group B:Investment Trusts, Stocks, Futures/Options, Corporate Bonds, Foreign currency
deposits, Government bonds of foreign countries__________%

39.

What would you say is the average annual rate of return on your financial assets? (Write In)_________ . _________ %+Cannot say

40.

Do you currently have any debts? Debts here include housing loans, car loans and any other installment payments on
which you have to pay interest charges. Please circle only ONE. (X ONE Box)

If you answered 2 for Q.40, please continue. Otherwise, skip to Q.41
40a.

If you are paying off housing loan(s), what is the current balance of your housing loan(s)?
1Less than ¥2,500,000
2¥2,500,000 to less than ¥5,000,000
3¥5,000,000 to less than ¥7,500,000
4¥7,500,000 to less than ¥10,000,000
5¥10,000,000 to less than ¥15,000,000
6¥15,000,000 to less than ¥20,000,000
7¥20,000,000 to less than ¥30,000,000
8¥30,000,000 or more
9
No housing loans

40b.

Do you have any debts other than housing loan(s), including car loans and any other installment payments on
which you have to pay interest charges (X ONE Box)1
No loans other than housing loans
2Less than ¥500,000
3¥500,000 to less than ¥1,000,000
4¥1,000,000 to less than ¥2,000,000
5¥2,000,000 to less than ¥3,000,000
6¥3,000,000 to less than ¥5,000,000
7¥5,000,000 to less than ¥7,500,000
8¥7,500,000 to less than 10,000,000
9¥10,000,000 or more

41.

Have you ever been rejected for a loan application (excluding housing loans)? (X ALL That Apply)
1
Yes
2
No
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42.

How many years ahead do you consider when you decide on the amount of your monthly savings? Please include theamount of payment for housing loans in the savings. (X ONE Box)
1
Less than a year ahead2
A year to 2 years ahead
3
3 to 5 years ahead
4
10 years ahead
5
20 years ahead
6
More than 20 years ahead

All respondents please answer the following question.
43.
On a scale of 0-10 with “10” being “Highest” and “0” being “Lowest”, please indicate what you think is your standard ofliving. (X ONE Box)

44.

On a scale of 0-10 with “10” being “Highest” and “0” being “Lowest”, please indicate what you think was the standard ofliving for your family when you were 15 years old. (X ONE Box)

45.

When you were fifteen years old where did your grades rank among others in your grade? (X ONE Box Under EACH)
Average Of All Subjects_________
Grade In English_________
Grade In Math_________
1.
In lower rank
2.
In rather lower rank
3.
In the middle
4.
In rather higher rank
5.
In higher rank

46.

In which prefecture did you live when you were fifteen years old? If you lived in a foreign country, indicate the name of thecountry. (Write In)
Name of prefecture in Japan: __________________Name of a Country:__________________

47.

In which prefecture do your parents live? If they are living in a foreign country, indicate the name of the country. If yourparents are deceased, indicate a place where they on your monthly income being your actual living expenses. (X ONE
Box)lived for a long time. (Write In)
Your Parents: Name of a prefecture in Japan: __________________Name of a Country:__________________Your Spouse’s Parents:

Name of a prefecture in Japan: __________________Name of a Country:__________________

48.

Do you smoke? (X ONE Box)
1
Don't smoke at all
2
Hardly smoke
3
Smoke sometimes
4
About 10 cigarettes a day
5
About a pack a day
6More than 2 packs a day
7
I used to smoke but had quit

49.

Do you drink alcoholic beverages? (X ONE Box)
1
Don't drink at all
2
Hardly drink
3
Drink sometimes
4
A can of beer (350ml) or its equivalent a day, everyday
5
3 cans of beer (350ml x 3) or its equivalent a day, everyday
6
5 cans of beer (350ml x 5) or its equivalent a day, everyday

50.

Do you gamble in lotteries or at casinos, or bet on sporting events or horse races? (X ONE Box)
1
Don't gamble at all
2
Hardly gamble
3
Several times a year or so
4
Once a month or so
5
Once a week or so
6
Almost everyday

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51.

Please indicate if you are affiliated with any of the following religions. (X ONE Box)1
None
2
Catholic3
Protestant4
Other Christian5
Judaism
6
Islam
7
Hinduism8
Buddhism
9
Others52.

Other than saying prayers before you eat a meal (saying grace) and weddings and funerals, how often do you pray,
yourself? (X ONE Box)
1
More than two times a day
2
About once a day
3
At least once a week4
At least once a month5
At least once a year
6
Less than once a year
7
Never

Thank you very much for your help with this study.

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