ch 10 .Explain why the use of an interest rate targeting strategy may result in procyclical monetary growth.

ch 12.Distinguish between general obligation and revenue municipal bonds.

What is a callable bond? How does the callability feature affect the bond's price and interest rate?

What types of risks should bondholders be aware of and how do these affect bond prices and yields?

Explain the different types of corporate bonds.

The Commodity Futures Modernization Act (2000) removed derivative securities, such as CDSs,

from regulatory oversight. This change opened the door for speculators to bet on the health of a

company or pool of assets, and was certainly a culprit in the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Why did

Congress pass such legislation?