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Abstract
We provide a comprehensive empirical analysis of the Build America Bonds (BABs) program. We show that the program benefits issuers in the form of lower yields relative to tax-exempt municipal debt for both general obligation and revenue issues. Our analysis suggests no differences in underwriter gross spreads for BABs issues at issuance relative to tax-exempt debt, and that issuance of BABs did not significantly affect prices of other tax-exempt bonds of the BABs issuers. Our analysis also examines characteristics of BABs issuers and factors influencing yields and gross spreads, and suggests that the BABs program was effective in achieving its objectives.
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