Neither is bankruptcy – states can’t get protection. Stiffing bondholders would only destroy California’s credit and deepen future budget woes. There may be some half-measures. But the Golden State’s only real option is to make big cuts now and balance its books.Sign up to read the rest of this subscriber-only content, or if you are already a member please sign in here.
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