Credit Default Swaps : Frequently Asked Questions.

Defines credit default swaps in which one party promises to pay another party if a third party defaults. Explains their use by banks for risk management, and discusses potential for systemic risk.

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Banks and banking. Credit. Risk assessment. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book