Literal question
Section E: Employment and economic activities - ask of all persons 15 years and older listed on the flap
[Questions P-30 to P-39 were asked of persons age 15 and older.]
P-30 Employment status
P-30a In the last 7 days, did (the person) run or do any kind of business, big or small, for himself/herself or with one or more partners even for only one hour?
Examples: Selling things, making things for sale, repairing things, guarding cars, brewing beer, hairdressing, creche business, taxi or other transport business, having a legal or medical practice, etc.
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 3 Do not know
Interviewer instructions
5.6. Section E: Employment and Economic Activities
This section is to be asked for every person fifteen (15) years and older listed on the flap.
(P-30a) In the last 7 days, did (the person) run or do any kind of business, big or small, for himself / herself or with one or more partners even for only one hour?
Stress the reference period of the last 7 days. Note that it includes any activity up to the day before the interview.
Also note the phrase, "even for only one hour". It must be clear that the time frame is per category and not in conjunction with other activities. Thus, for each category, a person should be engaged for at least one hour in the last seven days to answer "Yes" to that category. You must go through each part of the question slowly and thoroughly, reading out examples and ensuring the respondent understands each part before answering "Yes"," No" or "Do not know".
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Note: An answer is required and must be recorded for each question "Yes", "No" or "Do not know" should be recorded for each activity.
