Fed's Role in Crisis
Yakov sheds light on the Fed's hesitancy to buy muni debt during the 2008 crisis due to market unfamiliarity and fiscal policy concerns. He emphasizes the need for Fed intervention to address the complex municipal bond market issues and highlights potential refinancing opportunities for states like California.In this clip
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