If the federal government where to raise the income tax rates, would this have any impact on a state's cost of borrowing funds? Explain

What will be an ideal response?


Yes, if the federal government raises income tax rates, demand for municipal bonds which are federal income tax exempt would increase. This would lower the interest rate on the municipal bonds thus lowering the cost to the state of borrowing funds.

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