What is the difference between long-term debt and short-term debt?

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Long-term debt is due more than one year from the balance sheet date, while short-term debt is due within one year

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Long-term debt is secured by assets, while short-term debt is unsecured

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Long-term debt has a lower interest rate than short-term debt

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Long-term debt is issued by the government, while short-term debt is issued by corporations