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How The Treasury Decides Where To Borrow | Steve Hou on Maturity Issuance Policies of U.S. Treasury and Equity Index Construction

Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

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Innovating Through Leverage: A New Look at Equity Indices

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between leverage in the treasury market and its impact on banks and hedge funds, particularly in the repo market. It also discusses the performance of a newly developed equity index that measures persistent R&D spending as a key driver of innovation, highlighting its significant outperformance compared to established indices like the NASDAQ.

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