60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted

ALLQ60B4RBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

13.00

Year-over-Year Change

-23.53%

Date Range

10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025

Summary

Tracks quarterly survey respondent count across economic research platforms. Provides critical insight into data collection sample sizes and survey participation trends.

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

This metric represents the total number of participants in quarterly economic surveys. It helps researchers assess data reliability and representativeness.

Methodology

Calculated by counting unique survey respondents during each quarterly reporting period.

Historical Context

Used by economists to validate statistical sampling and research methodology integrity.

Key Facts

  • Quarterly tracking of survey participant numbers
  • Indicates research sample size variations
  • Critical for statistical validity assessment

FAQs

Q: Why are respondent numbers important in economic research?

A: Larger sample sizes increase statistical reliability and reduce margin of error in economic studies.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The data is updated quarterly, providing regular insights into survey participation trends.

Q: What impacts respondent numbers?

A: Survey design, economic conditions, and research topic can influence participation rates.

Q: Can respondent numbers predict economic trends?

A: While not predictive alone, they provide context for understanding research data quality.

Q: Are these numbers seasonally adjusted?

A: No, this series is not seasonally adjusted, reflecting raw quarterly participation counts.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents Quarterly (ALLQ60B4RBUNR), retrieved from FRED.