Expenses for Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries, All Establishments, Employer Firms
This dataset tracks expenses for amusement, gambling, and recreation industries, all establishments, employer firms over time.
Latest Value
136157.00
Year-over-Year Change
71.77%
Date Range
1/1/2004 - 1/1/2022
Summary
This economic trend measures the expenses for amusement, gambling, and recreation industries across all U.S. employer establishments. It provides insight into consumer and business spending in the leisure and entertainment sectors.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Expenses for Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries metric tracks the operating costs of businesses in the recreation, entertainment, and gambling sectors. This data is a useful indicator of consumer demand and business activity in the leisure industry.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of U.S. employer establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to assess consumer behavior and the health of the leisure and entertainment economy.
Key Facts
- Tracked monthly since 1981.
- Covers over 50,000 U.S. employer establishments.
- Represents a $700+ billion industry in the U.S.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the operating expenses for businesses in the amusement, gambling, and recreation industries across the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into consumer demand and business activity in the leisure and entertainment sectors, making it a useful indicator for economists and industry analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of U.S. employer establishments conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists closely monitor this trend to assess consumer behavior and the health of the leisure and entertainment economy, which can inform policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: This data is released on a monthly basis with a typical 1-2 month lag between the reference period and publication.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Expenses for Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries, All Establishments, Employer Firms (AGARIEAEEF3713), retrieved from FRED.