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Government Debt Measurement

The difference between gross debt and net debt, and how they are used by policymakers and markets.

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Jan 22, 2026

What is the difference between general government net debt and federal gross debt, and why does it matter?

and federal gross debt are different concepts: gross debt measures the total liabilities the government has issued (including intra‑government holdings), while net debt subtracts certain financial ass...

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