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- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
AHRSWORK1 is a 3-digit numeric variable.
99 = 99 or more hours
999 = NIU (Not in universe)
Description
AHRSWORK1 is the actual number of hours the respondent reported working at his/her main job last week.
See the Hours Worked Variables Notes for an overview of the different actual and usual hours worked variables available.
Universe
- Civilians age 15+ who are employed and were at work during the survey week.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 – 2024 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2025 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - |
