Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds

An accessible reference that explores every aspect of themunicipal bond market Until now, there has been no accessible encyclopedia,dictionary, nor guide to the world of municipal bonds.Comprehensive and objective, this groundbreaking volume covers thehistory and mechanics of the municipal market in clear andunderstandable terms. It covers all aspects of the market,including pricing, trading, taxation issues and yields, as well astopical events such as the financial crisis, hysteria aboutdefaults and Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy, fraud, andregulation. Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds also contains entries onimportant historical events and provides much-needed context forthis field. * Everything you ever wanted to know about municipal bonds in onecomprehensive resource * Joe Mysak is the author of the Bloomberg bestseller Handbookfor Muni Issuers * Demystifies the world of municipal bonds for both the noviceand professional investor * Explores issues such as the Orange County bankruptcy, theJefferson County default, the New York City financial crisis, andthe surprisingly recent creation of the modern municipalmarket Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds offers an essentialreference guide for investors, professionals, regulators, insurers,and anyone else involved in the municipal bond market.