Floating debt refers to short-term financial obligations that are continuously refinanced. It is commonly seen in both business and government sectors and includes instruments such as commercial paper and Treasury bills.
Funded debt refers to debt that is due after one year and is formalized by the issuing of bonds or long-term notes. It often involves a sinking fund to ensure the debt can be retired systematically.
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