THE PROPER MEASUREMENT OF NONFARM
SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME AND THE VALUE OF THESE BUSINESSES IS AN
INTEGRAL PART OF THE RESEARCH IN THE METHODOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF
THE PROPOSED SIPP. THIS RESEARCH INVOLVES INTERVIEWS OF PERSONS WHO
HAVE OWNED OR CURRENTLY OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP ADEQUATE
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO MEASURE THESE VARIABLES IN AN
INTERVIEW.
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1320.8(b)(3).
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(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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