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Debt Markets and Investments

H. Kent Baker · 2019
79/100
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Published by Oxford University Press and edited by three finance academics, this volume covers the full spectrum of debt markets — from bond fundamentals and sovereign debt through securitized products, derivatives, and ESG considerations. Contributions from both academics and practitioners keep the book from feeling purely theoretical, and the Oxford pedigree means the editorial standards are high. If you are a finance student, investment professional, or researcher who needs a single authoritative reference on fixed income, this delivers the depth you need. The tradeoff is that the academic density makes it slow going for anyone outside that audience, and the price reflects its textbook positioning. Not casual reading, but exactly right for its intended shelf.

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