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 | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
CTQ31B53MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the number of survey respondents on a quarterly basis without seasonal adjustments. The metric provides insights into data collection and survey participation rates across various economic research contexts.
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 trend represents a raw count of participants in economic surveys, reflecting potential changes in survey engagement or research methodologies. Economists use this data to understand sampling dynamics and potential shifts in research participation.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys, aggregating the total number of respondents without applying seasonal adjustment techniques.
Historical Context
This indicator helps researchers and policymakers assess the reliability and representativeness of economic surveys and research studies.
Key Facts
- Provides a raw count of survey participants
- Collected on a quarterly basis
- Not seasonally adjusted
FAQs
Q: What does this trend measure?
A: It measures the total number of respondents in economic surveys on a quarterly basis without seasonal adjustments.
Q: Why is the number of respondents important?
A: The respondent count helps assess survey reliability, research participation rates, and potential sampling biases.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through systematic quarterly surveys across various economic research initiatives.
Q: What can researchers learn from this trend?
A: Researchers can analyze changes in survey participation and potential shifts in data collection methodologies.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of survey respondent numbers.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [CTQ31B53MINR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025