Ever wondered how cities fund big projects without a bank?
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Ever wondered how cities fund big projects without a bank?
Imagine a city wants to build a new bridge but doesn't have enough cash. They need a way to borrow money now and pay it back later.
Bonds are like IOUs that cities can issue to raise money for projects. Investors buy these bonds, giving the city cash upfront, and the city promises to pay back with interest later.
Example
City X issues bonds worth $1 million. Investors buy them, giving City X the money it needs for the new bridge.
Remember this
Bonds are a way for cities to borrow money for big projects by promising to pay back with interest.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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