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Concepts and definitions

Consumers’ views on the economy

The statistics on consumer confidence explore consumers’ personal views and expectations concerning the economy. The measurement unit is ‘per cent of consumers’:

-Consumer’s own economy now and in 12 months’ time

-Finland's economy now and in 12 months’ time

-General unemployment in 12 months’ time

-Personal threat of unemployment now

-Change in consumer prices now and in 12 months’ time

-Favourable time for saving, taking out a loan and making major purchases at present

-Consumer’s financial situation now

-Consumer’s saving possibilities within 12 months

-Consumer’s spending money on major purchases within 12 months