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Can't the federal government simply take the long term t-bills directly and "close" them now at theoretical face value + interest.
by arlcode 4y ago
Can't the federal government simply take the long term t-bills directly and "close" them now at theoretical face value + interest.
- janlin1999 4y agoThat would essentially be the government giving money away, since those bills are worth less than face value if sold now. If that is done, you can imagine many others wanting access to the same deal.
- worldofmatthew 4y agoThat would effectively be no different than a bailout.
- baq 4y agoI think you’ve reinvented callable bonds. https://www.sapling.com/7796395/treasury-bonds-callable https://www.sapling.com/7796395/treasury-bonds-callable