Interest Rate Markets: A Practical Approach to Fixed Income

Acknowledgments

This work is the outcome of inspiration, training, and support I received from so many colleagues, friends, and family. Much as I am deeply indebted to them, I cannot possibly mention them all in the short space here. To name just a few, Pavan Wadhwa and Srini Ramaswamy helped me understand markets in a thorough and logical manner throughout my career. I would like to thank Ross Jackman and Russ Mannis for their encouragement at the start of my career in municipals. My discussions about finance with colleagues such as Manas Baveja and Anthony Heading over the years have been instrumental in addressing any doubts in my thought process. I also want to acknowledge Kelly for her unwavering support.

A number of individuals took the time to perform the arduous task of editing and offered advice on content. Specifically, I want to express my gratitude to my dad and to Hitomi Kimura for their assistance.

Last, but definitely not least, I would like to thank the editing staff at Wiley who took the time to thoroughly edit my manuscripts. In particular, I thank Laura Walsh, Judy Howarth, and Laura Cherkas for their assistance with the whole publication process.