European Social Survey

Access

Even with a mixed free + affiliation (for actual data files) access, the ESS website has free and open access, with only some essential links for further inquiries

Fee Policy

Access to actual data files requires a free, institution-based registration, while all other areas and files are available to any user

Free Retrieved Material

Access to most content is open and free, including more than 220 pdf files ready to download

Linking Richness

A specific page lists about a dozen of links, pointing both to internal and external pages/resources