Derivative Financial Markets

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foreign exchange.

Interest rates.

International finance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1993

Summary:

Examines recent growth in national and worldwide markets for derivative financial instruments, which are value-dependent on the price of underlying assets and are used to modify investor risk exposure in interest rate, currency, equity, or commodity markets. Describes derivative financial instrument varieties and economic rationale, and assesses market size, associated risks, and regulatory response. Includes glossary

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Derivative Financial Markets

Publisher Number:

CRS-1993-ECN-0189

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