Which factor is NOT included in Debt Affordability Ratios?

Debt Affordability Ratios are used to assess a government's ability to manage its debt load effectively. These ratios typically incorporate metrics that directly relate to the overall fiscal health of the jurisdiction and its ability to repay debt. Common factors included in these ratios are Debt per capita, which measures the amount of debt for each individual in the population; Debt as a percentage of real market value, which evaluates the total debt in relation to the total value of property within the jurisdiction; and Debt as a percentage of personal income, indicating how much of the community's income is being used to service debt.

In contrast, pollution control measures do not provide a direct assessment of a government's debt management capabilities. While they are important for environmental governance and sustainability, they do not fit within the financial metrics that define debt affordability. This distinction makes pollution control measures unrelated to the calculations typically involved in examining debt affordability ratios. Thus, this factor is not included in the evaluation of how effectively a jurisdiction can handle its debt.