Do Debt Levels Influence State Borrowing Costs?

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Robbins, Mark D.; Simonsen, Bill
• 署名单位: University of Connecticut
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2011.02548.x
• 发表日期: 2012
• 页码: 498-505
• 关键词: credit ratings; MUNICIPAL; yields; RISK

摘要

This article reports on research into the possible interest cost penalties when state governments impose increasingly high debt levels on their citizens. The potential effect of debt levels on borrowing costs is a material one, given the large amounts of state debt outstanding. At the same time that government borrowing is heavy, the demand for government obligations also appears to be strong. The authors examine state debt levels and borrowing costs over a six-year period (20012006) and find little evidence of such an effect, despite rapidly growing debt burdens. Those concerned about state debt levels, the authors say, must look to sources other than investors for pressure to reduce debt issuance.