Using arbitrage-free affine models, we analyze the dynamics of German bond yields and risk premia for the period 1999 to 2010 (EMU). We estimate two model specifications, one with only latent factors, and another one with a Taylor-type rule comprising a price and a real activity factor drawn...

Introduction -- The Time Value of Money -- The Flat Yield Curve Concept -- The Internal Rate of Return for a Bond Portfolio -- The Term Structure of Interest Rate -- Spread Analysis -- Different Fixed Income Instruments -- Fixed-Income Benchmarks -- Convertible -- Multi Currency Portfolio --...