### Question
What is the definition of business assets?


### Answer
The definition of **business assets** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv*:

> property that is used in the operation of a trade or business, including real estate, inventories, buildings, machinery, and other equipment, patents, franchise rights, and copyrights

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part E-Need Analysis**

