16. Policies

16.1. How much of a burden would it be on your family if the consumption tax rises (were raised) to 10%?

1. The burden would be about the same

2. The burden would be slightly greater

3. The burden would be considerably greater

16.2. How do you feel about the consumption tax being raised to 10%?

1. Support

2. Support somewhat

3. Neither support nor oppose

4. Oppose somewhat

5. Oppose

16.3. If the consumption tax rises to 10%, how do you intend to respond at home?

	We definitely will	We probably will	We probably will not	We don’t plan to	We cannot make more adjustments than we already have
Review shopping of essentials, such as food	1	2	3	4	5
Use less energy	1	2	3	4	5
Review shopping of luxury items, such as clothes and cosmetics	1	2	3	4	5
Review fixed costs, such as insurance and loans	1	2	3	4	5
Bring forward or review the purchase of expensive items, such as electrical appliances and cars	1	2	3	4	5
Review spending on services, such as leisure and eating out	1	2	3	4	5

16.3.1. If the consumption tax rises to 10%, how do you intend to respond at home?

[Ask respondents with at least one child under 18 years of age. Otherwise, proceed to Q16.4)

	We definitely will	We probably will	We probably will not	We don’t plan to	We cannot make more adjustments than we already have
Review child’s education expenses (school, coaching school, lessons, etc.)	1	2	3	4	5
Review other child-related expenses (clothes, games, toys, etc.)	1	2	3	4	5

16.4. Many public support measures exist to reduce the burden of childcare and education cost. Which of the following best corresponds with your opinion?

(Please choose one.)

1. Cash payment such as “Child’s Benefits”

2. Tax incentive (Dependency allowance and so on)

3. Reduction of educational cost for nurseries, kindergarten, and schools or making them free

4. Expansion of facilities for childcare and education

5. No measure is necessary

Todo

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