An accessible reference that explores every aspect of the municipal 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 the history and mechanics of the municipal market in clear and understandable terms. It covers all aspects of the market, including pricing, trading, taxation issues and yields, as well as topical events such as the financial crisis, hysteria about defaults and Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy, fraud, and regulation. Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds also contains entries on important historical events and provides much-needed context for this field. Everything you ever wanted to know about municipal bonds in one comprehensive resource Joe Mysak is the author of the Bloomberg bestseller Handbook for Muni Issuers Demystifies the world of municipal bonds for both the novice and professional investor Explores issues such as the Orange County bankruptcy, the Jefferson County default, the New York City financial crisis, and the surprisingly recent creation of the modern municipal market Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds offers an essential reference guide for investors, professionals, regulators, insurers, and anyone else involved in the municipal bond market.

An accessible reference that explores every aspect of themunicipal bond marketUntil now, there has been no accessible encyclopediadictionary, 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 marketincluding 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 municipalmarketEncyclopedia of Municipal Bonds offers an essentialreference guide for investors, professionals, regulators, insurersand anyone else involved in the municipal bond market.