Surveys
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta conducts surveys that deliver timely, data-driven insights into business decisions and expectations, offering a clearer view of economic conditions. Through the Economic Survey Research Center, we collect, analyze and interpret this survey data to inform Federal Reserve policy, advance academic research, and promote a deeper understanding of the economic environment.
Surveys and Data
Business Inflation Expectations
The BIE was created to measure the year-ahead inflationary sentiments of businesses in the Sixth District. It also helps inform our view of the sources of cost changes and provides insight into the factors driving businesses' pricing decisions.
Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice
Read the latest Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice for a comprehensive picture of US consumers' payment preferences and behavior.
Survey of Business Uncertainty
The Survey of Business Uncertainty measures the one-year-ahead expectations and uncertainties that firms have about their own employment and sales.
The Federal Reserve Payments Study
Estimates the aggregate number and value of noncash payments made by US consumers and businesses. Tracks fraud and emerging payments.
The CFO Survey
The CFO Survey offers insights from business leaders on the financial outlook for their firms, the challenges they face, and their expectations for the economy.
Latest Work
Surveys
Learn about the methods behind Atlanta Fed surveys, review the latest SBU, CFO, and BIE survey statistics and methodologies, plus explore staff insights on managing and conducting surveys.
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About Us
Meet the Team
Get to know the people behind our work.
Outreach Lab
The Economic Survey Research Center (ESRC)'s Outreach Lab manages recruitment and retention for the center's business surveys with a staff of panel coordinators.
Resources and Other Fed Surveys
Small Business Credit Survey
The Small Business Credit Survey is an annual survey of small businesses from across the United States.
CDFI Survey
The Federal Reserve CDFI Survey, a national data collection effort, captures information on community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
Community Perspectives Survey
The Community Perspectives Survey is a national survey that collects data from local leaders to help inform the Federal Reserve’s understanding of the economic conditions of low and moderate income communities.