IMF Working Papers

The Microstructure of Government Securities Markets

By Peter Dattels

November 1, 1995

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Peter Dattels. The Microstructure of Government Securities Markets, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 1995) accessed September 18, 2024
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Summary

This paper applies the “market microstructure” literature to the specific features of government securities markets and draws implications for the strategy to develop government securities markets. It argues for an active role of the authorities in fostering the development of efficient market structures.

Subject: Brokers and dealers, Financial institutions, Financial markets, Government securities, Over-the-counter markets, Securities, Securities markets, Treasury bills and bonds

Keywords: Auction-agency market, Brokers and dealers, Central bank, Competing dealer market structure, Dealer broker, Dealer market, Debt management, Discount house, Equilibrium price, Functioning dealer market, Government securities, Government securities market, Market development, Market participant, Order flow, OTC dealer market, Price discovery, Securities, Securities markets, Treasury bills and bonds, WP

Publication Details

  • Pages:

    90

  • Volume:

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  • DOI:

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  • Issue:

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  • Series:

    Working Paper No. 1995/117

  • Stock No:

    WPIEA1171995

  • ISBN:

    9781451853988

  • ISSN:

    1018-5941