- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
WHYNWLY reports the main reason given for not working at all during the previous calendar year.
Comparability
This variable consistently includes 5 responses: could not find work; ill or disabled; taking care of home/family; going to school; and other. Additional responses added in later years are "in Armed Forces" (for 1968-1983) and "retired" (for 1968 onward). These can be subsumed into the "other" category to attain comparability over time.
Universe
- 1963-1967: Civilians age 14+ who worked less than 50 weeks last year, and who were coded as "Match" in the "February-March match" variable (pre-1968 samples do not include persons under age 14).
- 1968-1979: Civilians age 14+ who did not work last year.
- 1980-1989: Civilians age 15+ who did not work last year.
- 1990-2024: Persons age 15+ who did not work last year.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 – 2024 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
