Zero Lower Bound Term Structure Modeling

Leo Krippner is Senior Advisor to the Research Section of the Economics Department at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

• Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A New Framework for a New Environment Chapter 3: Gaussian Affine Term Structure Models Chapter 4: Krippner Framework for ZLB Term Structure Modeling Chapter 5: Black Framework for ZLB Term Structure Modeling Chapter 6: K-ANSM Foundations and "Effective Monetary Stimulus" Chapter 7: Monetary Policy Applications Chapter 8: Financial Market Applications Chapter 9: Conclusions and Future Research Directions Appendix A: Matrix Notation

"In this book, Leo Krippner thoughtfully explores the model's important implications for both investors and policy makers. Anyone interested in the term structure of interest rates will want to own this book." - Scott F. Richard, Practice Professor of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Former Managing Director and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Investment Management "A timely achievement, Leo's excellent book provides a detailed exposition of the recent progress made in term structure modeling in the new, post-crisis environment. Expertly written and technically superb, this book serves as a useful guide for academics and central bank practitioners alike. A worthwhile read for everyone working on shadow interest rates or interested in monetary policy at the zero lower bound." - Feng Zhu, Senior Economist, Bank for International Settlements "This book is timely in pointing researchers and practitioners to current developments in how to incorporate the zero lower bound in economic models of interest rates." - Jing Cynthia Wu, University of Chicago Booth School of Business "The most extensive treatment of fixed-income pricing in near-zero interest-rate regimes." - Attilio Meucci, Founder, SYMMYS and Chief Risk Officer, KKR