TABLE OF CONTENTS

Current Population Survey, March 1996

Abstract

Overview

Matching of March CPS Files

How to Use the Data Dictionary

Changes in the Data Dictionary Since 1995

Differences Between the March 1995 and 1996 Files

INDEXES

Index to Household Record

Index to Family Record

Index to Person Record

ALPHABETICAL VARIABLE LISTINGS

Variable Listing - Household Record

Variable Listing - Family Record

Variable Listing - Person Record

DATA DICTIONARIES

Data Dictionary - Household Record

Data Dictionary - Family Record

Data Dictionary - Person Record

Glossary

APPENDICES

Appendix A - Industry Classification Codes

Appendix B - Occupational Classification Codes

Appendix C - Selected Tables from the Current Population Survey, March 1996

Appendix D - Facsimile of March Supplement Questionnaire

Appendix E - Specific Metropolitan Identifiers

Appendix F - Topcoding of Usual Hourly Earnings

Appendix G - Source and Accuracy Statement

Appendix H - Countries and Areas of the World

Appendix I - User Notes