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Section V. Characteristics of the population (continued)

16. Last week, did you work to earn an income or to help with production at home?

(Do not consider household chores)

[] 1 Yes -- Go to question 19
[] 2 No

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For persons of 5 years of age and older
[Questions 16 to 23 are asked of persons age 5 or older]

Question 16: Last week, did you work to earn an income or to help with production at home?
When reading the question, emphasize with the tone of voice the reference period, so that the respondent can remember this information.

If the respondent answers that he/she worked last week, fill in the oval of option 1, "yes", and proceed to question 19. Otherwise, fill in the oval of option 2, "no", and proceed to question 17.

Remember!

- You should read the question clearly and slowly to focus the respondent on the reference period, which corresponds to the previous week.

- Consider paid interns in this question.

- Unpaid housework activities (housewife) are not counted as work.

- Work performed under the modality of Ayni or Minka is not included as work.

Last week: It refers to the calendar week prior to the Census day and runs from Sunday to Saturday. As the national censuses will be held on Sunday, October 22, then last week will be October 15-21.

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Last week, did you work to earn an income or to help with production at home?

This refer to the cases where the person performed some activity for at least one hour during the last week for which he/she received a payment or an income in cash or in kind, even if it was a small amount or to obtain it, as in the case of farmers who are fallowing their land for self-consumption purposes.