Government bond markets in the Euro zone

the long version

"This book reacts to the recent changes in European economic policy by providing a comprehensive explanation of all Government bond markets within the Euro zone. Detailing a chapter to each country, the book allows for easy comparison between all the markets involved. It also studies in detail the structure and technique of bond markets in each EU country, the financial instruments issued by each treasury agency and also the primary and secondary Government bond markets. Included within this is information on clearing and settlement systems, fiscal treatment of Government bonds, market makers and other features within the markets." "The book features chapters on the following bond markets: Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Finland, and Ireland."--BOOK JACKET.