Title: Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds / Edition 5
Author: The Bond Market Association, Judy Wesalo Temel
ISBN-10: 0471393657
ISBN-13: 9780471393658
This informative volume is an update of the long-heralded classictext on the municipal securities market. Written by Judy WesaloTemel for The Bond Market Associationthe leading tradeassociation that represents the players in this market and whosemembers underwrite 90% of all municipal bondsthis newlyrevised Fifth Edition deals comprehensively with the many recentdevelopments in the municipal securities market. It provides abasic understanding of the market for a wide range of readers,including experienced professionals, public officials, privateinvestors, academicians, and students. Major changes covered hereinclude: The explosive growth of technology and e-commerce New disclosure regulations Size and composition of the business Size and composition of investors The use of credit enhancement The use of financial products Along with the addition of an extensive new glossary ofmunicipal terminology and a bibliography, The Fundamentals ofMunicipal Bonds provides detailed explanations and a variety ofrelevant examples to illuminate crucial areas such as: The Basics of Municipal Securities The Issuers The Primary and Secondary Markets Investing in Bonds Credit Analysis and Understanding Interest Rates Disclosure and Regulatory Requirements Financial Products Illustrated with numerous tables, charts, and mathematicalformulas, this indispensable volume serves as a guide, referencework, and portal to the municipal securities industry. No investoror student of the market can afford to be without this FifthEdition.
