Overlapping Debt

What Does Overlapping Debt Mean?
The debt of a political entity, such as a state where its tax base overlaps the tax base of another political entity, such as a city within the state.

Investopedia explains Overlapping Debt
If the issuer of a municipal bond has overlapping debt, it should be considered.

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