Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Total Liabilities
QFRTL547USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
119,252.00
Year-over-Year Change
26.11%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total liabilities of U.S. corporations in the scientific research and development services sector, providing insight into the financial health and investment capacity of innovative industries. The metric is crucial for understanding research investment, technological development potential, and sectoral economic dynamics.
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 total liabilities metric represents the aggregate financial obligations of scientific R&D service corporations, reflecting their capital structure and potential for future innovation. Economists use this data to assess sector-level financial resilience, investment trends, and potential technological development capacity.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporations in the scientific research and development services sector, compiled and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate technological innovation potential, sectoral financial health, and potential research investment trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks financial obligations in scientific research and development services sector
- Provides insights into innovation sector's financial capacity
- Quarterly data series offering dynamic economic perspective
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total financial liabilities of U.S. corporations in scientific research and development services, indicating their financial commitments and investment capacity.
Q: Why are total liabilities important for R&D sectors?
A: Total liabilities reveal the financial structure and potential investment capacity of research-driven corporations, helping assess their ability to fund innovative projects.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of the sector's financial landscape and potential technological development trends.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand technological innovation potential, assess sector health, and develop targeted economic and research investment strategies.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: The indicator provides a broad sector-level view and may not capture individual corporate nuances or specific technological investment details.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Total Liabilities [QFRTL547USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025