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Government financial assets (United States)
All ages | Individuals | Average

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Government financial assets are intangible assets whose value is derived from a contractual claim (bank deposits, bonds, and stocks) owned by the general government sector (central government, state government, local government, and social security funds). The government sector - in the national accounts - includes are national, regional local governement, social security administrations, and more generally all entities relying primarily upon public financing (taxes, contributions, and other compulsory payments).

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