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Explaining the Decline in the Auction Rate Securities Market

Auction rate securities are an example of a relatively obscure financial market instrument.

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Last Updated: 09/30/2008

Explaining the Decline in the Auction Rate Securities Market

Adrian D'Silva , Haley Gregg

Auction rate securities are an example of a relatively obscure financial market instrument that has been caught up in the recent negative sentiment affecting the financial markets. This article examines these securities and sheds some light on recent events.

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