The debt of the United States government is underreported in the view of many economists because all of the following liabilities are excluded except:

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The debt of the United States government is considered underreported by many economists because most calculations do not fully account for future obligations such as pensions, Social Security benefits, and guaranteed loans. However, debt owed to foreigners is a part of the officially reported government debt, making option B the correct answer as it is not excluded from the reported debt figures.

The Debt of the United States Government Is Underreported in the View