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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Consumer Expenditure Survey > Methods

Section 18, Part E - Trips and Vacations - Trip Expenses for Non-household Members

Section 18, Part E deals with trip expenses paid by the household for someone outside of the household.

Sometimes people in a household don't take a trip themselves, but pay for part or all of a trip that someone else takes.
Since the first of the reference month, have you or any member of your household paid for part or all of such a trip for any non-household members?

1. Yes
2. No

How many trips? [enter value] _____________________

Did these expenses include anything for...

. . . Food and beverages?

1. Yes
2. No

Did these expenses include anything for...

. . . Lodging?

1. Yes
2. No

* Repeat if necessary.

Did these expenses include anything for...

. . .Transportation?

1. Yes
2. No