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Difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Investments in Equity Securities (Investment in ABI Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Oct. 10, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Investments [Line Items]
Fair value of investment	$ 11,200,000,000		$ 11,200,000,000
ABI [Member]
Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage (approximately)				10.00%
Equity method investment, number of shares owned, restricted (in shares)				185
Equity method investment, number of shares owned, common (in shares)				12
Restricted shares, lock-up period		5 years
Equity method investments				$ 11,144,000,000	$ 16,651,000,000
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value, percentage			35.00%	7.00%	17.00%
Equity method investment, impairment	$ 6,200,000,000				$ 0
Equity method investment, reduction In share price, percentage	18.00%		18.00%
Difference between carrying amount and underlying equity				$ 5,100,000,000
Level 1 [Member] \| ABI [Member]
Investments [Line Items]
Fair value of investment				$ 11,900,000,000	$ 13,800,000,000