The PHF scientific use file Wave 2 Version 2.0 data set is the first updated version of the wave 2 PHF data set and consists of the following five Stata files: PHF_h_wave2_v2_0.dta, PHF_p_wave2_v2_0.dta, PHF_m_wave2_v2_0.dta, PHF_d_wave2_v2_0.dta and PHF_w_wave2_v2_0.dta. The major changes in SUF Wave 2 Version 2.0 compared to SUF Wave 2 Version 1.0 are as follows:

A set of derived variables has been included (PHF_d_wave2_v2_0.dta) An improved imputation algorithm (especially with regard to the gross/net income conversion) was used to update the data The replicate weights (PHF_w_wave2_v2_0.dta) and cross-sectional household weights (in PHF_h_wave2_v2_0.dta) were newly calibrated using updated population statistics Additional editing and correction of some values.

For more details, see the PHF User Guide on website of the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Face-to-face interview: CAPI/CAMI

CATI option for personal interviews

CATI für Personeninterviews möglich

All private households located in Germany except institutional households (in old-age homes, prisons, barracks etc.)

Stratified random sample based on population registers; oversampling of wealthy households