Why are interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds usually higher than on municipal bonds? and Kern High School District Bond Measure

Why are interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds usually higher than on municipal bonds?

considering when U.S. Treasury bonds are default-free and municipal bonds have some default risk


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Answer by xeerdchess
Unlike T-bonds, municiapl bonds are usually tax-emxempt

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Kern High School District Bond Measure


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Kern High School District Bond Measure, William Berry Campaigns

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