title: Valuing Bonds
abstract: Abstract This chapter introduces the basic types of bonds and considers their valuation. Bonds are an important source of funding for corporations. And even government bonds are relevant to companies, since the yield on government bonds serves as the risk-free rate discussed in Chap. 4 . We explain the drivers of bond yields and the term structure of interest rates. Subsequently, we discuss the liquidity and credit risk of corporate bonds, including the role of ratings. Social and environmental 
journal: Springer texts in business and economics