Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218547USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13,653.00
Year-over-Year Change
27.41%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. corporations in scientific research and development services. It provides critical insight 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 metric represents the cumulative reduction in value of research and development assets over time, reflecting how scientific organizations account for equipment, infrastructure, and intellectual property depreciation. Economists use this data to understand investment patterns, technological renewal, and sectoral capital dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors assess the technological investment capacity and economic health of the scientific research and development sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks long-term capital value reduction in scientific research organizations
- Provides insights into technological infrastructure investment
- Reflects economic health of research and development sectors
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation measure?
A: It represents the total decrease in value of research and development assets over time, accounting for wear, obsolescence, and systematic reduction in capital value.
Q: Why is this metric important for economists?
A: It helps understand technological investment patterns, capital renewal rates, and the economic sustainability of research and development sectors.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of scientific research capital dynamics.
Q: Can this trend predict technological innovation?
A: While not a direct predictor, it offers insights into organizational investment in technological infrastructure and potential innovation capacity.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The metric focuses on financial accounting and may not fully capture qualitative aspects of research and development investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218547USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025