WKINCOMEGH is a 5-digit numeric variable.

99998 = Missing
99999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

WKINCOMEGH is a 5-digit variable that reports the respondent's earnings in second Ghanaian cedis (GHC), which were in circulation from 1967 through 2007. This variable is country-specific to Ghana.

The complementary variable WKINCOMEUNIT reports the reference period (per hour, day, week, month, or year) in which the respondent earns this income.

Comparability

WKINCOMEGH has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

WKINCOMEGH is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe