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- Publisher
- World Scientific Publishing Company
- Copyright
- Copyright ©
- ISSN
- 1793-9933
- eISSN
- 1793-9941
- DOI
- 10.1142/S1793993316500022
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
There is no single “best” indicator for analyzing general government debt. This paper examines the various issues in defining and measuring debt, and explores other data which could be useful, both within and beyond the general government debt concept, to better track and analyze fiscal risks and sustainability issues. Measures from the broadest view of debt — gross financial liabilities — to the most comprehensive accounting of asset and liability positions — net worth — are all helpful metrics. Narrower data on specific issues such as future pension liabilities, government guarantees and debt composition are useful indicators as well. Better data reporting, including more complete metadata and broader data collection are needed to allow for an arsenal of comparable debt concepts to better anticipate future fiscal pressures.
Journal
Journal of International Commerce, Economics and Policy – World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: Feb 1, 2016
Keywords: Public debt general government accounts net worth contingent liabilities