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.
Related Trends
31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 6. Improvement in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer Abs (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| A. Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| A. Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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78) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Lending Against Each of the Following Collateral Types Changed?| B. High-Yield Corporate Bonds. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 7. Less-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: First in Importance
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents Quarterly (ALLQ60B4RBUNR), retrieved from FRED.