| Version 1 (first status quo condition, second voucher condition) |
| Status quo condition | Please imagine the following for the first five situations: You are looking for a cleaner for your private household, who cleans regularly at your place. The employment is legal, i.e. socially insured. Below you can see the characteristics of possible cleaners |
| Voucher condition | For the next four situations, please now imagine the following: In contrast to the previous situations, the state has now introduced a voucher program for cleaners. Hereby you get vouchers worth EUR 10 per working hour for a cleaner as a gift if you hire a cleaner for your household. These vouchers cover the statutory minimum wage, including social security, for a cleaner. However, in addition to the EUR 10 voucher per working hour, cleaners can charge more for their services. You would have to pay this amount additionally out of your own pocket. Below you can see the characteristics of possible cleaners |
| Version 2 (first voucher condition, second status quo condition) |
| Voucher condition | Please imagine the following for the first five situations: You are looking for a cleaner for your private household who will clean your home on a regular basis. The state has introduced a voucher program for cleaners. You get vouchers worth EUR 10 per working hour for a cleaner as a gift if you hire a cleaner for your household. These vouchers cover the statutory minimum wage, including social security, for a cleaner. However, in addition to the EUR 10 voucher per working hour, cleaners can charge more for their services. You would have to pay this amount additionally out of your own pocket. Below you can see the characteristics of possible cleaners |
| Status quo condition | Now please imagine the following for the next four situations: Unlike the previous situations, you are now not receiving vouchers from the government. You are still looking for a cleaner for your private household. The employment is legal, i.e. socially insured. Below you can see the key data of possible cleaners |