Municipal Bond Forum
Too early to know fallout from Jefferson County
Q
What effect, if any, will the municipal bankruptcy of Jefferson County, Alabama, have on its bonds?
A
James A. Klotz responds:
It’s too early to give you a specific answer, but the county’s choice to file for bankruptcy rather than opt for the restructuring package that was negotiated will most certainly raise its future borrowing costs.
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