Democratization of lending and socialization of risk -- Trading debt in a globalized economy -- Bonds defined -- Convertible bonds, zero bonds, junk bonds, strips, and other bonds -- Chosing bonds -- Bank loans and securitization -- Dynamics of interest rates -- Inflation indexing and impact of government deficits -- Bond yields and benchmark government bonds -- Maturity and duration -- Bonds, money markets, capital markets, and financial organizations -- Credit quality and independent rating agencies -- Case studies on credit quality -- Market risk with bonds -- Control of risk under basel II

1. Bonds
2. Bond transfer
3. Debt