Local governments fudging “hidden debt” data
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Local government efforts to reduce "hidden debt" are less than meets the eye.
Some context: Local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) are investment companies that borrow on behalf of local governments.
Localities often guarantee LGFV credit lines, or provide LGFVs with collateral to borrow, maki...