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Does Bond Insurance make sense for you?
The use of bond insurance by state and local governments has become increasingly common in the municipal market. Governments need to understand the mechanics of bond insurance so that they can make in formed decisions as to whether or not it is appropriate for them.
Editor's note: This article is based on a report by the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission entitled "Bond Insurance as a Form of Credit Enhancement in California's Municipal Bond Market." The full report can be ordered from CDIAC by phone at 916/653-3269 or downloaded from the Internet at www.treasurer.ca.gov/cdiac.
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