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Determining creditworthiness and Texas' case for a top rating


Abstract: To the ratings agencies, the AAA-rated states share one important trait: fiscal capacity, a superior ability to raise revenue within their borders to cover fiscal obligations.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Part of Series: Southwest Economy

Publication Date: 2012

Issue: Q4

Pages: 3-7

Order Number: 4