Author:
Knoop, Todd A. author.
ImprintSanta Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2020]
Descriptionxxv, 142 pages ; 24 cm.
Note:What is a bond? -- What determines prices and interest rates on bonds? -- How do bond markets work? -- How do stocks and stock markets work? -- What is the federal reserve and how does monetary policy work? -- What causes stock market bubbles and government debt crises? -- How should you invest in stocks and bonds? -- Conclusion: the future of bonds and stocks -- Questions for further exploration.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-136) and index.
Note:"This engaging book offers a primer on stocks and bonds, using easy-to-understand language to explain how they function and why they are so important. It will be a valuable resource for both economics students and readers interested in investing."-- Provided by publisher.