Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102547USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
768.00
Year-over-Year Change
20.38%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in scientific research and development services. It provides critical insights into capital investment, technological infrastructure, and long-term economic productivity in the research sector.
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 the systematic allocation of costs for tangible and intangible assets used in scientific research environments. Economists use this metric to understand capital expenditure patterns, technological investment strategies, and the economic health of research-intensive industries.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by federal economic statistical agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess technological innovation capacity and capital investment trends in the scientific research sector.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for research infrastructure
- Reflects technological investment strategies in scientific sectors
- Provides insights into long-term economic productivity of research environments
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in scientific research and development services, revealing capital investment patterns.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It provides critical insights into technological infrastructure investment, helping analysts understand innovation capacity and economic productivity in research-intensive industries.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and reported on a quarterly basis by federal economic statistical agencies.
Q: How can investors use this information?
A: Investors can assess technological investment trends, evaluate corporate strategies, and make informed decisions about research and development sectors.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: The data represents a specific sector and may not capture the entire landscape of technological investment across all industries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102547USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025