Business Applications with Planned Wages: Total for All NAICS in Arkansas

BAWBATOTALSAAR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

356.00

Year-over-Year Change

-3.26%

Date Range

7/1/2004 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend tracks the number of new business applications in Arkansas that include planned wages, providing insights into entrepreneurial activity and future economic growth.

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 Business Applications with Planned Wages: Total for All NAICS in Arkansas series measures the monthly count of new business applications filed in Arkansas that indicate the business intends to hire employees and pay wages. This metric is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an early indicator of emerging economic and employment trends in the state.

Methodology

The data is collected by the U.S. Census Bureau from business application filings.

Historical Context

Economists and government officials use this trend to assess the health of Arkansas's entrepreneurial ecosystem and anticipate future economic conditions.

Key Facts

  • Arkansas saw a record number of new business applications in 2021.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to a spike in new business applications nationwide.
  • Entrepreneurship is a key driver of job creation and economic dynamism.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend tracks the monthly number of new business applications filed in Arkansas that indicate the business intends to hire employees and pay wages.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an early indicator of emerging economic and employment trends in Arkansas.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected by the U.S. Census Bureau from business application filings.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists and government officials use this trend to assess the health of Arkansas's entrepreneurial ecosystem and anticipate future economic conditions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released monthly with a typical lag of several weeks.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Applications with Planned Wages: Total for All NAICS in Arkansas (BAWBATOTALSAAR), retrieved from FRED.