We study trading costs and dealer behavior in U.S. corporate bond markets from 2006 to 2016. Despite a temporary spike during the financial crisis, average trade execution costs have not increased notably over time. However, alternative measures, including dealer capital commitment over various...

We study corporate bond offerings, including underwriting syndicate structure, primary placement transactions, and secondary market outcomes. Syndicate structure and allocations vary with issue complexity and risk, and across investment grade and high yield issues. The syndicate...

Many previous studies document a positive relation between research and development (Ramp;D) and equity value. Though Ramp;D can increase equity value by increasing firm value, it can also increase equity value at the expense of bondholder wealth through an increase in firm risk because equity...