Why Investment Banking and not Public Finance?

Hi,

For my Why IB story, I mention that public finance (not explicitly mentioned) introduced me to the world of investment banking. I had no problem telling my story so far, but just in case I am preparing if the interviewer were to ask "Why IB and not Public Finance?" I know some firms either have their public finance inside their IB division or placed elsewhere, but I'd like to know how you would respond to that? Thanks.

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